Crime Rate in Dunsmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunsmore

The total recorded crimes in Dunsmore, Rugby, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunsmore crime rate of 18.93 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 Dunsmore, encompassing approximately 1,743 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dunsmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vicarage Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Adkinson Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • The Heath with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dunsmore?

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

  • Relative to Rugby:

    • In 2024, Dunsmore demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rugby average, with 401 crimes compared to 577.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dunsmore recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

    • In 2023, Dunsmore had fewer crimes than the Rugby average, with 421 crimes compared to 500. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dunsmore recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dunsmore Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dunsmore has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 18.93 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Rugby, UK

In 2024, the total Dunsmore crimes were 401. The crime rate of Dunsmore in 2024 was 230.02 (year) or 19.17 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Rugby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunsmore were around 421 crimes with yearly crime rate of 241.50 (year) or 20.12 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Rugby.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunsmore)CrimesRank (Dunsmore)CrimesRank (Dunsmore)
Benn110 11,442 11,437 1
Newbold and Brownsover80 31,225 21,020 2
Eastlands82 2807 3739 3
New Bilton70 5638 6650 4
Revel and Binley Woods60 7714 4593 5
Admirals and Cawston72 4644 5533 6
Rokeby and Overslade61 6628 7491 7
Wolvey and Shilton45 9570 9459 8
Hillmorton36 10602 8423 9
Wolston and the Lawfords47 8558 10334 11
Coton and Boughton21 13314 12309 12
Bilton25 12188 14198 14
Paddox18 14243 13244 13
Clifton, Newton and Churchover16 15183 1589 15
Leam Valley10 1673 1662 16

Dunsmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20259
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202510
April 20257
March 202513
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202410
October 20245
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Dunsmore in July 2025

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

1. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Adkinson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Heath (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Handley'S Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. High Town (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Fair Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bilton Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. The Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Critchley Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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