Crime Rate in Coton and Boughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coton and Boughton

The total recorded crimes in Coton and Boughton, Rugby, UK in February 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coton and Boughton crime rate of 1.11 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 Coton and Boughton, encompassing approximately 15,255 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Coton and Boughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fornside Close with total crimes: 4
  • Helvellyn Way with total crimes: 2
  • Shearwater Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Coton and Boughton?

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

  • Relative to Rugby:

    • In 2024, Coton and Boughton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rugby average, with 314 crimes compared to 577.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coton and Boughton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

    • In 2023, Coton and Boughton had fewer crimes than the Rugby average, with 309 crimes compared to 500. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coton and Boughton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coton and Boughton Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Coton and Boughton crimes were 314. The crime rate of Coton and Boughton in 2024 was 20.58 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Rugby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coton and Boughton were around 309 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.26 (year) or 1.69 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Rugby.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Coton and Boughton)CrimesRank (Coton and Boughton)CrimesRank (Coton and Boughton)
BennNA NA1,442 11,437 1
Newbold and BrownsoverNA NA1,225 21,020 2
EastlandsNA NA807 3739 3
New BiltonNA NA638 6650 4
Revel and Binley WoodsNA NA714 4593 5
Admirals and CawstonNA NA644 5533 6
Rokeby and OversladeNA NA628 7491 7
Wolvey and ShiltonNA NA570 9459 8
HillmortonNA NA602 8423 9
DunsmoreNA NA401 11421 10
Wolston and the LawfordsNA NA558 10334 11
PaddoxNA NA243 13244 13
BiltonNA NA188 14198 14
Clifton, Newton and ChurchoverNA NA183 1589 15
Leam ValleyNA NA73 1662 16

Coton and Boughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20252
November 20254
October 20255
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20258
May 202512
April 20257
March 20258
February 20251

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202618
December 20259
November 20259
October 202514
September 202513
August 202518
July 202511
June 202516
May 202512
April 202512
March 202516
February 202511

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20252
May 20251

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
September 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20252
April 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Coton and Boughton in February 2026

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

1. Fornside Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Helvellyn Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shearwater Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Nightingale Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Elstop Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Sandpiper Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Whimbrel Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Foxglove Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Bluebell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brunes Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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