Crime Rate in Warwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Warwick

The total recorded crimes in Warwick, UK in July 2025 are around 1,218 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Warwick crime rate of 8.20 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (328) incidents (-4.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (288) incidents (22.03% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (142) incidents (111.94% increase)
Warwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 18

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 (185 crimes), and the safest, Radford Semele (5 crimes), is 180 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Warwick.

Similarly, the area of Warwick South East, Myton & Heathcote (239 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cubbington, Stoneleigh & Radford Semele (27 crimes), with a difference of 212 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Warwick.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Leamington Clarendon185
Warwick Myton & Heathcote175
Warwick Aylesford110
Leamington Brunswick99
Kenilworth Abbey & Arden93

Safest Wards:

Leamington Milverton44
Whitnash26
Cubbington & Leek Wootton17
Budbrooke14
Radford Semele5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Warwick South East, Myton & Heathcote239
Leamington Central & North146
Warwick South West & Aylesford134
Leamington East & Sydenham100
Leamington Brunswick99

Safest Areas:

Kenilworth East45
Whitnash40
Lillington35
Kenilworth South30
Cubbington, Stoneleigh & Radford Semele27

Warwick Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Warwick has recorded 1,218 crimes with crime rate of 8.20 ranking 178th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)CrimesRank (Warwickshire)
Rugby786 59,230 58,002 5
Stratford-on-Avon1,122 313,201 211,605 3
North Warwickshire556 26,026 35,840 2
Nuneaton and Bedworth1,414 115,685 113,532 1

Warwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 328 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 288 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (344 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (236 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 739 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202556
May 202573
April 202559
March 202560
February 202545
January 202552
December 202460
November 202452
October 202457
September 202476
August 202477

A total of 335 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202520
May 202532
April 202528
March 202523
February 202532
January 202530
December 202427
November 202437
October 202432
September 202431
August 202419

A total of 3737 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 311.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 353 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025328
June 2025344
May 2025353
April 2025300
March 2025328
February 2025285
January 2025327
December 2024305
November 2024262
October 2024309
September 2024305
August 2024291

A total of 859 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202573
May 202574
April 202571
March 202553
February 202564
January 202569
December 202449
November 202465
October 202498
September 202484
August 202479

A total of 973 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202581
May 2025117
April 202580
March 202566
February 202555
January 202587
December 202473
November 202452
October 202488
September 2024102
August 202484

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20259
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 838 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202551
May 202575
April 202568
March 202581
February 202553
January 202561
December 202466
November 202447
October 202497
September 202481
August 202472

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20248
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 298 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202536
May 202522
April 202516
March 202529
February 202524
January 202520
December 202418
November 202424
October 202428
September 202423
August 202432

A total of 2240 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 186.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025288
June 2025236
May 2025217
April 2025217
March 2025207
February 2025147
January 2025156
December 2024116
November 2024132
October 2024187
September 2024159
August 2024178

A total of 526 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202540
May 202552
April 202552
March 202549
February 202529
January 202550
December 202434
November 202442
October 202452
September 202439
August 202440

A total of 136 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20255
April 202511
March 202510
February 202512
January 20259
December 202411
November 202417
October 20248
September 202413
August 202418

A total of 935 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025142
June 202567
May 202538
April 202574
March 2025111
February 202566
January 202568
December 202451
November 202472
October 202498
September 202476
August 202472

A total of 137 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202517
April 202512
March 202517
February 202515
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 202412

High Crime Locations Warwick in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting22
Robbery2
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting17
Robbery1
Drugs1
3. Grange Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Gerrard Street (Map)
Total14
Other crime14
5. Euston Place (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1

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