Crime Rate in Dunsmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunsmore

The total recorded crimes in Dunsmore, Rugby, UK in February 2026 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunsmore crime rate of 17.78 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dunsmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Vicarage Lane with total crimes: 3
  • New Combe Close with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Dunsmore)CrimesRank (Dunsmore)CrimesRank (Dunsmore)
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
Wolston and the LawfordsNA NA558 10334 11
Coton and BoughtonNA NA314 12309 12
PaddoxNA NA243 13244 13
BiltonNA NA188 14198 14
Clifton, Newton and ChurchoverNA NA183 1589 15
Leam ValleyNA NA73 1662 16

Dunsmore 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 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 20259
November 202521
October 202519
September 202517
August 202517
July 202516
June 20259
May 202510
April 20257
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20267
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20258
July 20256
June 202510
May 20259
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

High Crime Locations Dunsmore in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. New Combe Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Russell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Guy'S Common (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Critchley Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Grange Mews (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Cox Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Barnwell Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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