Crime in Budbrooke: statistics, rates and trends
335 crimes were recorded in Budbrooke in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 44% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Budbrooke
- Questions about crime in Budbrooke
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (130), anti-social behaviour (65) and burglary (34) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,094th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Budbrooke | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 335 | 12,914 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.1 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +44% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 6,966 | 154,889 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Budbrooke peaked in the year to August 2021 (361 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (233). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 335 | 48.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 233 | 33.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 246 | 35.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 271 | 38.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 347 | 49.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 361 | 51.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 346 | 49.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 360 | 51.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 312 | 44.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Budbrooke recorded notably more burglary (37% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (47% below) and violence and sexual offences (45% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 34 to 65 and burglary rose from 21 to 34, while vehicle crime fell from 36 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 18.7 | 34.2 | +55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 9.3 | 15.4 | +91% |
| Burglary | 34 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Budbrooke; the highest is Leamington Clarendon (210.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Leamington Milverton (36.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Budbrooke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Aylesford | 1,162 | 126.6 | +163% |
| Warwick Saltisford | 666 | 131.3 | +173% |
| Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | 629 | 74.1 | +54% |
| Warwick Myton & Heathcote | 1,357 | 127.9 | +166% |
| Bishop's Tachbrook | 658 | 67.4 | +40% |
| Leamington Milverton | 423 | 36.9 | -23% |
| Leamington Brunswick | 1,014 | 97.3 | +102% |
| Leamington Clarendon | 2,120 | 210.7 | +338% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Budbrooke over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Minster Close” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Minster Close | 43 |
| On or near Curlieu Close | 18 |
| On or near Pebworth Drive | 16 |
| On or near Blackwell Lane | 13 |
| On or near Yew Tree Way | 12 |
| On or near Henley Road | 10 |
| On or near Ryder Close | 9 |
| On or near Crimscote Square | 8 |
| On or near Dark Lane | 8 |
| On or near Tidmington Close | 8 |
Of the 270 crimes in Budbrooke with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 51.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Budbrooke has an estimated population of 6,966 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.6%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Budbrooke average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Budbrooke | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Budbrooke a safe place to live?
Budbrooke recorded 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,094th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Budbrooke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Budbrooke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Budbrooke was up 44% on the year before: 335 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 233 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Budbrooke?
About 6,966 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Budbrooke?
Budbrooke is policed by Warwickshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.