Crime Rate in Benn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Benn

The total recorded crimes in Benn, Rugby, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Benn crime rate of 3.56 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Benn, encompassing approximately 28,931 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
Benn Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • North Street with total crimes: 10
  • William Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Benn?

To understand the safety of Benn, we need to analyze Benn crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rugby:

    • In 2024, Benn reported a higher crime volume than the Rugby average, with 1,442 crimes compared to 577. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Benn witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

    • In 2023, Benn experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rugby average, with 1,437 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Benn witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rugby, Benn has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Benn Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Benn has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Rugby, UK

In 2024, the total Benn crimes were 1,442. The crime rate of Benn in 2024 was 49.84 (year) or 4.15 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Rugby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Benn were around 1,437 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.67 (year) or 4.14 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Rugby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Benn)CrimesRank (Benn)CrimesRank (Benn)
Newbold and Brownsover105 11,225 21,020 2
Eastlands86 3807 3739 3
New Bilton53 8638 6650 4
Revel and Binley Woods64 5714 4593 5
Admirals and Cawston74 4644 5533 6
Rokeby and Overslade60 6628 7491 7
Wolvey and Shilton60 7570 9459 8
Hillmorton50 9602 8423 9
Dunsmore40 11401 11421 10
Wolston and the Lawfords42 10558 10334 11
Coton and Boughton34 12314 12309 12
Paddox23 13243 13244 13
Bilton21 14188 14198 14
Clifton, Newton and Churchover9 15183 1589 15
Leam Valley5 1673 1662 16

Benn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (56 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 495 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202540
March 202532
February 202528
January 202528
December 202443
November 202433
October 202441
September 202440
August 202432
July 202448
June 202452
May 202436

A total of 267 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202522
February 202525
January 202512
December 202413
November 202414
October 202415
September 202417
August 202420
July 202422
June 202456
May 202414

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 202412
November 20246
October 20245
September 202414
August 202413
July 202410
June 202436
May 20246

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 20257
February 202525
January 202512
December 202418
November 202412
October 202417
September 202412
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 202410
November 20243
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
September 20241
July 20247
June 20244

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 20243
August 20248
July 202411
June 202418
May 202420

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20244
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Benn in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Benn postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. North Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. William Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bank Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Schoolfield Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Charolais Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Gas Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Argyle Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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