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 February 2026 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolston and the Lawfords crime rate of 7.16 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wolston and the Lawfords Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Warwick Road with total crimes: 2
  • Raffles Place with total crimes: 2

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wolston and the Lawfords)CrimesRank (Wolston and the Lawfords)CrimesRank (Wolston and the Lawfords)
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
DunsmoreNA NA401 11421 10
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

Wolston and the Lawfords 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202613
December 20259
November 20255
October 202511
September 202516
August 202515
July 202517
June 202518
May 202517
April 202519
March 202518
February 202517

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20256
November 20255
October 20256
September 20258
August 202514
July 20258
June 20257
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20252

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
September 20254
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
October 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
October 20251
September 20253
August 20256
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20256
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Wolston and the Lawfords in February 2026

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

1. The Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Warwick Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Raffles Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hallams Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. William Cree Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Manor Estate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Paddocks Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. St Margarets Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bluemels Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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