Crime Rate in Wolvey and Shilton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolvey and Shilton

The total recorded crimes in Wolvey and Shilton, Rugby, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolvey and Shilton crime rate of 1025.64 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 Wolvey and Shilton, encompassing approximately 58 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Wolvey and Shilton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 15
  • Hinckley Road with total crimes: 9
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wolvey and Shilton?

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

  • Relative to Rugby:

    • In 2024, Wolvey and Shilton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rugby average, with 570 crimes compared to 577.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wolvey and Shilton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

    • In 2023, Wolvey and Shilton had fewer crimes than the Rugby average, with 459 crimes compared to 500. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wolvey and Shilton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Rugby.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rugby, Wolvey and Shilton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wolvey and Shilton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wolvey and Shilton has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 1025.64 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Rugby, UK

In 2024, the total Wolvey and Shilton crimes were 570. The crime rate of Wolvey and Shilton in 2024 was 9743.59 (year) or 811.97 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Rugby.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wolvey and Shilton were around 459 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7846.15 (year) or 653.85 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Rugby.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolvey and Shilton)CrimesRank (Wolvey and Shilton)CrimesRank (Wolvey and Shilton)
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
Hillmorton50 9602 8423 9
Dunsmore40 11401 11421 10
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

Wolvey and Shilton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20253

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20253
February 202512
November 20243
October 202415
September 20243
August 202412
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20256
February 202515
November 202412
October 20249
August 20243
July 202412
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202512
March 202536
February 202524
January 20256
December 202412
November 202418
October 20246
September 20243
August 202421
July 202415
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
January 20253
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20259
October 20243
August 202415
July 20246
May 20249

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
October 20246
August 20246
July 202418
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
September 20243
June 20246

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
October 20249
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20243

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20246

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

High Crime Locations Wolvey and Shilton in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total15
Other theft6
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Hinckley Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Moat Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Townsends Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Fern Hill Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
7. Bulkington Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Bazzard Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Overstone Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
10. Withybrook Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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