Crime Rate in Wilnecote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wilnecote

The total recorded crimes in Wilnecote, Tamworth, UK in April 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wilnecote crime rate of 3.67 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 Wilnecote, encompassing approximately 15,542 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wilnecote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forties with total crimes: 4
  • Ivyhouse Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Glendale Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wilnecote?

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

  • Relative to Tamworth:

    • In 2024, Wilnecote demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Tamworth average, with 565 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wilnecote recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Tamworth.

    • In 2023, Wilnecote had fewer crimes than the Tamworth average, with 631 crimes compared to 698. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wilnecote recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 9 other areas in the Tamworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tamworth, Wilnecote has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wilnecote Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Wilnecote has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 4th out of 9 in the Tamworth, UK

In 2024, the total Wilnecote crimes were 565. The crime rate of Wilnecote in 2024 was 36.35 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Tamworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wilnecote were around 631 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.60 (year) or 3.38 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Tamworth.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wilnecote)CrimesRank (Wilnecote)CrimesRank (Wilnecote)
Castle166 11,824 11,737 1
Glascote51 5660 4843 2
Belgrave69 2754 2709 3
Spital32 9661 3492 8
Bolehall66 3659 5674 5
Amington35 8578 6690 4
Stonydelph47 6479 8547 7
Mercian38 7463 9413 9
Trinity21 10237 10244 10

Wilnecote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202517
February 202512
January 202512
December 202425
November 202413
October 202417
September 202424
August 202419
July 202420
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 20256
December 202411
November 20241
October 20249
September 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242

High Crime Locations Wilnecote in April 2025

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

1. Forties (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Ivyhouse Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Glendale Court (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
4. Belmont Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Delta Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Admiral Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. New Road (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shelton Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Avon (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Beauchamp Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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