Crime in Warwickshire: statistics, rates and trends
51,918 crimes were recorded in Warwickshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Warwickshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Warwickshire
- Types of crime in Warwickshire
- Warwickshire compared with nearby counties
- Areas within Warwickshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Warwickshire
- Population and deprivation in Warwickshire
- Questions about crime in Warwickshire
- About this data
51,918 crimes were recorded in Warwickshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 17,162 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 21 counties covered by this site, Warwickshire has the 9th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Warwickshire | West Midlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 51,918 | 577,499 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.1 | 93.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 632,207 | 6,187,204 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Warwickshire was highest in the year to July 2018 (55,839 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (48,070). Over the whole period it fell 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 51,918 | 82.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 48,875 | 77.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 48,070 | 76.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 49,856 | 78.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 48,915 | 77.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 49,822 | 78.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 55,819 | 88.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 54,912 | 86.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 55,839 | 88.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 4,990 |
| June 2026 | 4,521 |
| May 2026 | 4,553 |
| April 2026 | 4,290 |
| March 2026 | 4,417 |
| February 2026 | 3,699 |
| January 2026 | 3,821 |
| December 2025 | 3,652 |
| November 2025 | 4,233 |
| October 2025 | 4,373 |
| September 2025 | 4,419 |
| August 2025 | 4,950 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Warwickshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in robbery (+25%) and shoplifting (+20%). The largest falls were in drugs (-15%) and vehicle crime (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17,162 | 27.1 | 0.79 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11,522 | 18.2 | 1.19 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 4,227 | 6.7 | 0.81 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3,530 | 5.6 | 0.82 | +4% |
| Public order | 3,196 | 5.1 | 0.76 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 3,194 | 5.1 | 1.03 | -15% |
| Other theft | 2,917 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -0% |
| Burglary | 2,315 | 3.7 | 1.04 | +9% |
| Other crime | 1,184 | 1.9 | 0.89 | -12% |
| Drugs | 958 | 1.5 | 0.46 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 621 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +15% |
| Robbery | 519 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 370 | 0.6 | 0.71 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 203 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -10% |
Violence and sexual offences in Warwickshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Warwickshire recorded 17,162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Warwickshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Warwickshire recorded 11,522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 22.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Warwickshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Warwickshire recorded 4,227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Warwickshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Warwickshire recorded 3,530 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Warwickshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Warwickshire recorded 3,196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Warwickshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Warwickshire recorded 3,194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Warwickshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Warwickshire recorded 2,917 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Warwickshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Warwickshire recorded 2,315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Warwickshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Warwickshire recorded 1,184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Warwickshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Warwickshire recorded 958 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Warwickshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Warwickshire recorded 621 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Warwickshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Warwickshire recorded 519 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Warwickshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Warwickshire recorded 370 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Warwickshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Warwickshire recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the counties closest to Warwickshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Warwickshire.
| County | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warwickshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire | 50,893 | 68.3 | -17% |
| Worcestershire | 48,342 | 77.8 | -5% |
| Staffordshire | 69,115 | 76.2 | -7% |
| Oxfordshire | 51,240 | 67.1 | -18% |
| Gloucestershire | 55,492 | 82.9 | +1% |
| Derbyshire | 66,390 | 80.7 | -2% |
| Nottinghamshire | 73,184 | 85.4 | +4% |
| Cambridgeshire | 54,491 | 76.7 | -7% |
5 areas within Warwickshire, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Nuneaton and Bedworth had the highest rate (107.9 per 1,000) and Stratford-on-Avon the lowest (64.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuneaton and Bedworth | District | 141,565 | 15,275 | 107.9 |
| Warwick | District | 154,889 | 13,055 | 84.3 |
| North Warwickshire | District | 67,117 | 5,299 | 79.0 |
| Rugby | District | 122,378 | 8,887 | 72.6 |
| Stratford-on-Avon | District | 146,258 | 9,402 | 64.3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Warwickshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 17,890 | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 13,234 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 11,522 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 3,627 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2,119 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,326 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 899 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 468 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 279 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 216 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 166 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 139 | 0.3% |
Warwickshire has an estimated population of 632,207. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Warwickshire sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Warwickshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 2.3% |
Is Warwickshire a safe place to live?
Warwickshire recorded 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Warwickshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 17,162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (11,522).
Is crime in Warwickshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warwickshire was up 6% on the year before: 51,918 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 48,875 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Warwickshire?
Warwickshire is policed by Warwickshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Warwickshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.