Crime in Warwick district: statistics, rates and trends

13,055 crimes were recorded in Warwick district in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 4,044 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Warwick district has the 164th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Warwick district was highest in the year to July 2018 (14,080 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (11,015). 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Warwick district 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 bicycle theft. The largest increases were in robbery (+54%) and shoplifting (+53%).

Violence and sexual offences in Warwick district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Warwick district recorded 4,044 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Warwick district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Warwick district recorded 2,697 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Warwick district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Warwick district recorded 1,426 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Warwick district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Warwick district recorded 864 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Warwick district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Warwick district recorded 787 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Warwick district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Warwick district recorded 768 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Warwick district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Warwick district recorded 738 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Warwick district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Warwick district recorded 625 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Warwick district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Warwick district recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Warwick district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Warwick district recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Warwick district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Warwick district recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Warwick district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Warwick district recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Warwick district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Warwick district recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Warwick district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Warwick district recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

28 areas within Warwick district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Leamington Clarendon had the highest rate (208.0 per 1,000) and Radford Semele the lowest (26.6). 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 Warwick district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Warwick district 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.

Warwick district has an estimated population of 154,889. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Warwick district sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. 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 Warwick district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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