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 March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolston and the Lawfords crime rate of 12.66 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wolston and the Lawfords Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Estate with total crimes: 5
  • Kerry Hill Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Raffles Place 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wolston and the Lawfords has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 12.66 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rugby)CrimesRank (Rugby)CrimesRank (Rugby)
Benn91 11,442 11,437 1
Newbold and Brownsover86 21,225 21,020 2
Eastlands57 5807 3739 3
Wolvey and Shilton78 3570 9459 8
New Bilton48 7638 6650 4
Revel and Binley Woods63 4714 4593 5
Admirals and Cawston43 10644 5533 6
Rokeby and Overslade56 6628 7491 7
Hillmorton48 8602 8423 9
Dunsmore36 11401 11421 10
Coton and Boughton33 12314 12309 12
Paddox14 14243 13244 13
Bilton24 13188 14198 14
Clifton, Newton and Churchover11 15183 1589 15
Leam Valley7 1673 1662 16

Wolston and the Lawfords Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 202417
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202517
January 202515
December 202425
November 202418
October 20249
September 20247
August 202418
July 202425
June 202440
May 202424
April 202412

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Manor Estate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Kerry Hill Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Raffles Place (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. William Cree Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Priory Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Avon Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Elizabeth Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Weaver Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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