Crime Rate in Newbold and Brownsover: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbold and Brownsover

The total recorded crimes in Newbold and Brownsover, Rugby, UK in February 2026 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbold and Brownsover crime rate of 5.57 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 Newbold and Brownsover, encompassing approximately 15,965 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-53.57% decrease)
Newbold and Brownsover Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Newbold and Brownsover?

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

  • Relative to Rugby:

    • In 2024, Newbold and Brownsover reported a higher crime volume than the Rugby average, with 1,225 crimes compared to 577. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newbold and Brownsover witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

    • In 2023, Newbold and Brownsover experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rugby average, with 1,020 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newbold and Brownsover witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rugby, Newbold and Brownsover has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Newbold and Brownsover Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Newbold and Brownsover crimes were 1,225. The crime rate of Newbold and Brownsover in 2024 was 76.73 (year) or 6.39 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Rugby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbold and Brownsover were around 1,020 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.89 (year) or 5.32 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Rugby.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Newbold and Brownsover)CrimesRank (Newbold and Brownsover)CrimesRank (Newbold and Brownsover)
BennNA NA1,442 11,437 1
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
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

Newbold and Brownsover Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202626
December 202532
November 202527
October 202520
September 202518
August 202528
July 202524
June 202530
May 202526
April 202526
March 202518
February 202531

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 20257
November 20257
October 20252
September 202510
August 202515
July 20255
June 202510
May 20259
April 20254
March 20252
February 20259

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20254
November 20255
October 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202628
December 20257
November 202512
October 202519
September 202524
August 202517
July 202514
June 202531
May 202524
April 202532
March 202531
February 202517

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202631
December 202528
November 202528
October 202519
September 202529
August 202513
July 202517
June 202515
May 202519
April 20257
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20252
November 20254
October 20251
September 20254
August 20256
July 20254
June 20258
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202615
December 20251
November 20255
October 20255
September 20256
August 20253
July 20255
June 202513
May 20259
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20256
October 20256
September 20251
August 20255
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Newbold and Brownsover in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Vehicle crime1
4. Meadow Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Leicester Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Grizedale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Morris Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Houston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Yates Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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