Crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote: statistics, rates and trends
1,396 crimes were recorded in Warwick Myton & Heathcote in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
- Questions about crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
- About this data
1,396 crimes were recorded in Warwick Myton & Heathcote in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 336 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Warwick Myton & Heathcote has the 655th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Warwick Myton & Heathcote | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,396 | 13,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.5 | 84.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +14% | -1% |
| Population | 10,614 | 154,889 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,396 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,023). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 1,396 | 131.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,332 | 125.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,120 | 105.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,325 | 124.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,086 | 102.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,023 | 96.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,254 | 118.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,136 | 107.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,251 | 117.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 154 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Warwick Myton & Heathcote 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+41%) and shoplifting (+25%). The largest falls were in other crime (-47%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 336 | 31.7 | 3.82 | +25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 30.8 | 0.90 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 279 | 26.3 | 1.71 | -10% |
| Public order | 76 | 7.2 | 1.08 | -11% |
| Other theft | 72 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 6.2 | 0.92 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 5.9 | 1.21 | -30% |
| Burglary | 62 | 5.8 | 1.65 | +41% |
| Drugs | 33 | 3.1 | 0.95 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 2.4 | 2.86 | +9% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.9 | 1.39 | +18% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.5 | 1.55 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -17% |
Shoplifting in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 5 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Warwick Myton & Heathcote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Warwick Myton & Heathcote.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warwick Myton & Heathcote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Brunswick | 1,016 | 97.5 | -26% |
| Bishop's Tachbrook | 676 | 69.3 | -47% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -71% |
| Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | 660 | 77.8 | -41% |
| Leamington Milverton | 461 | 40.2 | -69% |
| Leamington Clarendon | 2,093 | 208.0 | +58% |
| Leamington Willes | 1,297 | 103.4 | -21% |
| Warwick Saltisford | 663 | 130.7 | -1% |
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 Myton & Heathcote over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 228 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 133 |
| On or near Tachbrook Park Drive | 83 |
| On or near The Moorings | 47 |
| On or near Sandpit Boulevard | 46 |
| On or near Wharf Street | 40 |
| On or near Grange Close | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Thistle Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Willow Drive | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Warwick Myton & Heathcote 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 | 403 | 28.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 385 | 27.6% |
| Not recorded | 279 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 7.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 54 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Warwick Myton & Heathcote has an estimated population of 10,614. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Warwick Myton & Heathcote sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Warwick Myton & Heathcote |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Warwick Myton & Heathcote a safe place to live?
Warwick Myton & Heathcote recorded 131.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Warwick Myton & Heathcote?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 336 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (327).
Is crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warwick Myton & Heathcote was up 5% on the year before: 1,396 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,332 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Warwick Myton & Heathcote?
Warwick Myton & Heathcote 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 Warwick Myton & Heathcote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.