Crime in Nuneaton and Bedworth: statistics, rates and trends

15,275 crimes were recorded in Nuneaton and Bedworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 5,122 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Nuneaton and Bedworth has the 81st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Nuneaton and Bedworth was highest in the year to July 2018 (16,024 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (13,762). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nuneaton and Bedworth 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in robbery (+38%) and possession of weapons (+21%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-22%) and other crime (-17%).

Violence and sexual offences in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 5,122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 3,580 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 1,331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 1,021 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 933 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 871 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 691 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 600 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 314 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 83 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 down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Nuneaton and Bedworth

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Nuneaton and Bedworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nuneaton and Bedworth.

25 areas within Nuneaton and Bedworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Mary's had the highest rate (277.6 per 1,000) and Whitestone the lowest (40.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Nuneaton and Bedworth over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nuneaton and Bedworth 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.

Nuneaton and Bedworth has an estimated population of 141,565. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nuneaton and Bedworth sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Nuneaton and Bedworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.