Crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote: statistics, rates and trends
1,357 crimes were recorded in Warwick Myton & Heathcote in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote at a glance
- Crime trends in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
- Types of crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
- Warwick Myton & Heathcote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
- Demographics of Warwick Myton & Heathcote
- Questions about crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (334), shoplifting (323) and anti-social behaviour (246) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 724th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Warwick Myton & Heathcote | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,357 | 12,914 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.9 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 10,614 | 154,889 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,382 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,020). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,357 | 127.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,382 | 130.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,139 | 107.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,288 | 121.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,122 | 105.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,020 | 96.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,211 | 114.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,173 | 110.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,228 | 115.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 141 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 141 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 131 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
Compared with England and Wales, Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded notably more shoplifting (3.6 times the national rate), bicycle theft (3.0 times the national rate) and burglary (70% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (22% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 38 to 64 and bicycle theft rose from 20 to 26, while vehicle crime fell from 91 to 63 and anti-social behaviour fell from 350 to 246.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 334 | 31.5 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 323 | 30.4 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 246 | 23.2 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Other theft | 80 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Public order | 76 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 64 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +68% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 2.4 | 0.8 | +30% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Warwick Myton & Heathcote; the highest is Leamington Clarendon (210.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Leamington Milverton (36.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warwick Myton & Heathcote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Brunswick | 1,014 | 97.3 | -24% |
| Bishop's Tachbrook | 658 | 67.4 | -47% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -70% |
| Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | 629 | 74.1 | -42% |
| Leamington Milverton | 423 | 36.9 | -71% |
| Leamington Clarendon | 2,120 | 210.7 | +65% |
| Leamington Willes | 1,260 | 100.4 | -21% |
| Warwick Saltisford | 666 | 131.3 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Warwick Myton & Heathcote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (215).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 215 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 132 |
| On or near Tachbrook Park Drive | 79 |
| On or near Sandpit Boulevard | 46 |
| On or near The Moorings | 41 |
| On or near Thistle Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Willow Drive | 38 |
| On or near Wharf Street | 35 |
| On or near Grange Close | 33 |
Of the 1,111 crimes in Warwick Myton & Heathcote with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 246 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 414 | 37.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 381 | 34.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 105 | 9.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Warwick Myton & Heathcote has an estimated population of 10,614 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Warwick Myton & Heathcote average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Warwick Myton & Heathcote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Warwick Myton & Heathcote a safe place to live?
Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 127.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 724th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 334 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (323).
Is crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote was down 2% on the year before: 1,357 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,382 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Warwick Myton & Heathcote?
About 10,614 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Warwick Myton & Heathcote?
Warwick Myton & Heathcote 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.