Crime Rate in Wolston and the Lawfords: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolston and the Lawfords

The total recorded crimes in Wolston and the Lawfords, Rugby, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolston and the Lawfords crime rate of 11.56 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 Wolston and the Lawfords, encompassing approximately 3,632 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Wolston and the Lawfords Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Street with total crimes: 5
  • Priory Road with total crimes: 5
  • Manor Estate with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wolston and the Lawfords?

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

  • Relative to Rugby:

    • In 2024, Wolston and the Lawfords demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rugby average, with 558 crimes compared to 577.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wolston and the Lawfords recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

    • In 2023, Wolston and the Lawfords had fewer crimes than the Rugby average, with 334 crimes compared to 500. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wolston and the Lawfords recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wolston and the Lawfords Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wolston and the Lawfords has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 11.56 ranking 10th out of 15 in the Rugby, UK

In 2024, the total Wolston and the Lawfords crimes were 558. The crime rate of Wolston and the Lawfords in 2024 was 153.60 (year) or 12.80 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Rugby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wolston and the Lawfords were around 334 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.94 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Rugby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolston and the Lawfords)CrimesRank (Wolston and the Lawfords)CrimesRank (Wolston and the Lawfords)
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
Dunsmore40 11401 11421 10
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

Wolston and the Lawfords Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 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 (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 202417
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202518
February 202517
January 202515
December 202425
November 202418
October 20249
September 20247
August 202418
July 202425
June 202440
May 202424

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Wolston and the Lawfords in May 2025

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

1. School Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Priory Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Manor Estate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. The Ryelands (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Warwick Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bluemels Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Avon Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Little Lawford Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Speedway Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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