Crime Rate in Dunsmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunsmore

The total recorded crimes in Dunsmore, Rugby, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunsmore crime rate of 22.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Dunsmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenfern Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Handley'S 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 May 2025 the Dunsmore has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 22.94 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunsmore)CrimesRank (Dunsmore)CrimesRank (Dunsmore)
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
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

Dunsmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202513
February 202514
January 202514
December 202413
November 202410
October 20245
September 202412
August 202414
July 20249
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Dunsmore in May 2025

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

1. Glenfern Gardens (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Handley'S Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Soden'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Oxford Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Daventry Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Earle Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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