Crime Rate in Bilton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bilton

The total recorded crimes in Bilton, Rugby, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bilton crime rate of 1.76 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 Bilton, encompassing approximately 11,924 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Bilton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Deepmore Road with total crimes: 3
  • Arbour Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bilton?

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

  • Relative to Rugby:

    • In 2024, Bilton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rugby average, with 188 crimes compared to 577.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bilton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

    • In 2023, Bilton had fewer crimes than the Rugby average, with 198 crimes compared to 500. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bilton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rugby, Bilton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bilton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bilton has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Rugby, UK

In 2024, the total Bilton crimes were 188. The crime rate of Bilton in 2024 was 15.77 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Rugby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bilton were around 198 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.60 (year) or 1.38 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Rugby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bilton)CrimesRank (Bilton)CrimesRank (Bilton)
Benn103 21,442 11,437 1
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
Clifton, Newton and Churchover9 15183 1589 15
Leam Valley5 1673 1662 16

Bilton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20242
November 20241
July 20243

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
September 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

High Crime Locations Bilton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Deepmore Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Arbour Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Arden Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alwyn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. May Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Laburnum Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cherry Grove (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Oberon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Assheton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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