Crime in Budbrooke: statistics, rates and trends
331 crimes were recorded in Budbrooke in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 52% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Budbrooke at a glance
- Crime trends in Budbrooke
- Types of crime in Budbrooke
- Budbrooke compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Budbrooke
- What happened after crimes were reported in Budbrooke
- Population and deprivation in Budbrooke
- Questions about crime in Budbrooke
- About this data
331 crimes were recorded in Budbrooke in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 52% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 125 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Budbrooke has the 3,127th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Budbrooke | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 331 | 13,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.5 | 84.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +52% | +14% | -1% |
| Population | 6,966 | 154,889 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Budbrooke was highest in the year to July 2021 (362 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (218). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 331 | 47.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 218 | 31.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 249 | 35.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 281 | 40.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 350 | 50.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 362 | 52.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 361 | 51.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 332 | 47.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 313 | 44.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Budbrooke 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 burglary, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+88%) and violence and sexual offences (+62%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 17.9 | 0.52 | +62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +88% |
| Burglary | 32 | 4.6 | 1.30 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4.2 | 0.85 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +167% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +33% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.33 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -14% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.34 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Budbrooke
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Budbrooke recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Budbrooke
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Budbrooke recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Budbrooke
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Budbrooke recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Budbrooke
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Budbrooke recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Budbrooke
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Budbrooke recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Budbrooke
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Budbrooke recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Budbrooke
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Budbrooke recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Budbrooke
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Budbrooke recorded 9 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Budbrooke
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Budbrooke recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Budbrooke
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Budbrooke recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Budbrooke
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Budbrooke recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Budbrooke
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Budbrooke recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Budbrooke
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Budbrooke recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Budbrooke, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Budbrooke.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Budbrooke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Aylesford | 1,187 | 129.4 | +172% |
| Warwick Saltisford | 663 | 130.7 | +175% |
| Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | 660 | 77.8 | +64% |
| Warwick Myton & Heathcote | 1,396 | 131.5 | +177% |
| Bishop's Tachbrook | 676 | 69.3 | +46% |
| Leamington Milverton | 461 | 40.2 | -15% |
| Leamington Brunswick | 1,016 | 97.5 | +105% |
| Leamington Clarendon | 2,093 | 208.0 | +338% |
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 Budbrooke over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Minster Close | 40 |
| On or near Curlieu Close | 17 |
| On or near Pebworth Drive | 13 |
| On or near Yew Tree Way | 11 |
| On or near Henley Road | 10 |
| On or near Dark Lane | 10 |
| On or near Ryder Close | 10 |
| On or near Blackwell Lane | 10 |
| On or near Crimscote Square | 7 |
| On or near Campden Grove | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Budbrooke 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 | 150 | 45.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 21.8% |
| Not recorded | 60 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Budbrooke has an estimated population of 6,966. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Budbrooke sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Budbrooke |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Budbrooke a safe place to live?
Budbrooke recorded 47.5 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 Budbrooke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Budbrooke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Budbrooke was up 52% on the year before: 331 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 218 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Budbrooke?
Budbrooke 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 Budbrooke. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.