Crime Rate in Warwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warwick

The total recorded crimes in Warwick, UK in May 2025 are around 1,083 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warwick crime rate of 7.30 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 Warwick, encompassing approximately 148,454 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (353) incidents (17.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (217) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (117) incidents (46.25% increase)
Warwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gerrard Street with total crimes: 16
  • Euston Place with total crimes: 14
  • Priory Road with total crimes: 12

How safe is Warwick?

To understand the safety of Warwick, we need to analyze Warwick crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Warwick has recorded 12,548 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 84.52 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 191 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 11,849 crimes with a crime rate of 79.82, ranking it 202 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Warwickshire:

    • In 2024, Warwick reported a higher crime volume than the Warwickshire average, with 12,548 crimes compared to 11,338. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Warwick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Warwickshire average, with 11,849 crimes compared to 10,166. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Warwick recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 4 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Warwick is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Warwickshire, Warwick has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Warwick Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Leamington Clarendon (174 crimes), and the safest, Radford Semele (15 crimes), is 159 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Warwick.

Similarly, the area of Warwick South East, Myton & Heathcote (151 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Lillington (32 crimes), with a difference of 119 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Warwick.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Leamington Clarendon174
Warwick Myton & Heathcote107
Leamington Willes105
Warwick Aylesford93
Leamington Brunswick75

Safest Wards:

Leamington Milverton42
Whitnash27
Cubbington & Leek Wootton22
Budbrooke22
Radford Semele15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Warwick South East, Myton & Heathcote151
Warwick South West & Aylesford137
Leamington Central & North126
Leamington East & Sydenham112
Leamington West & Milverton84

Safest Areas:

Kenilworth East44
Kenilworth West39
Whitnash37
Kenilworth South36
Lillington32

Warwick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Warwick has recorded 1,083 crimes with crime rate of 7.30 ranking 193th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Warwickshire.

In 2024, the total Warwick crimes were 12,548. The crime rate of Warwick in 2024 was 84.52 (year) or 7.04 (month) ranking it 191 danzarous in the UK. Warwick ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Warwickshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Warwick were around 11,849 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.82 (year) or 6.65 (month) ranking 202 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Warwickshire, Warwick ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Warwick

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)
Rugby829 59,230 58,002 5
Stratford-on-Avon1,168 313,201 211,605 3
North Warwickshire517 26,026 35,840 2
Nuneaton and Bedworth1,214 115,685 113,532 1

Warwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (353 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (217 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (300 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (217 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (328 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (207 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 285 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 147 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (327 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (156 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 305 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 116 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (262 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (309 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (187 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (305 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (159 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (291 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (178 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 350 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 193 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (648 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (320 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202529
February 202524
January 202520
December 202418
November 202424
October 202428
September 202423
August 202432
July 202431
June 202464

A total of 815 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202559
March 202560
February 202545
January 202552
December 202460
November 202452
October 202457
September 202476
August 202477
July 202478
June 2024126

A total of 581 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202552
March 202549
February 202529
January 202550
December 202434
November 202442
October 202452
September 202439
August 202440
July 202450
June 202492

A total of 915 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202574
March 2025111
February 202566
January 202568
December 202451
November 202472
October 202498
September 202476
August 202472
July 202473
June 2024116

A total of 933 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202568
March 202581
February 202553
January 202561
December 202466
November 202447
October 202497
September 202481
August 202472
July 2024108
June 2024124

A total of 372 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202528
March 202523
February 202532
January 202530
December 202427
November 202437
October 202432
September 202431
August 202419
July 202431
June 202450

A total of 947 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202571
March 202553
February 202564
January 202569
December 202449
November 202465
October 202498
September 202484
August 202479
July 202483
June 2024158

A total of 168 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 202510
February 202512
January 20259
December 202411
November 202417
October 20248
September 202413
August 202418
July 202422
June 202432

A total of 4063 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 338.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 648 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025353
April 2025300
March 2025328
February 2025285
January 2025327
December 2024305
November 2024262
October 2024309
September 2024305
August 2024291
July 2024350
June 2024648

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247
July 202412
June 20246

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 202412
August 202410
July 20244
June 202416

A total of 1051 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025117
April 202580
March 202566
February 202555
January 202587
December 202473
November 202452
October 202488
September 2024102
August 202484
July 202489
June 2024158

A total of 138 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 202517
February 202515
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 2229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 185.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025217
April 2025217
March 2025207
February 2025147
January 2025156
December 2024116
November 2024132
October 2024187
September 2024159
August 2024178
July 2024193
June 2024320

High Crime Locations Warwick in May 2025

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

1. Gerrard Street (Map)
Total16
Other crime13
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Euston Place (Map)
Total14
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
Drugs1
3. Priory Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
4. Padmore Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Park Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
6. Hampton Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

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