Crime in Bedworth: statistics, rates and trends
3,457 crimes were recorded in Bedworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bedworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Bedworth
- Types of crime in Bedworth
- Bedworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bedworth
- Streets with the most crime in Bedworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bedworth
- Demographics of Bedworth
- Questions about crime in Bedworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,057), anti-social behaviour (839) and shoplifting (436) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 207th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bedworth | Nuneaton and Bedworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,457 | 15,276 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.6 | 107.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 29,898 | 141,565 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bedworth of any year here (3,457 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,457 | 115.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,167 | 105.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,190 | 106.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,898 | 96.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,949 | 98.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,947 | 98.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,454 | 115.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,238 | 108.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,375 | 112.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 350 |
| July 2026 | 332 |
| June 2026 | 290 |
| May 2026 | 275 |
| April 2026 | 288 |
| March 2026 | 286 |
| February 2026 | 237 |
| January 2026 | 243 |
| December 2025 | 275 |
| November 2025 | 303 |
| October 2025 | 286 |
| September 2025 | 292 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bedworth recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (83% above the national rate) and shoplifting (73% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (42% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 301 to 436 and burglary rose from 93 to 122, while possession of weapons fell from 33 to 27 and public order fell from 212 to 175.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,057 | 35.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 839 | 28.1 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 436 | 14.6 | 8.5 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 229 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 197 | 6.6 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 183 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Public order | 175 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Burglary | 122 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Other crime | 62 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Drugs | 57 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -11% |
| Robbery | 43 | 1.4 | 1.4 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bedworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulkington | 430 | 67.4 | -42% |
| Nuneaton | 10,643 | 111.9 | -3% |
| Coventry | 35,574 | 97.9 | -15% |
| Hinckley | 3,961 | 76.7 | -34% |
| Atherstone | 914 | 100.2 | -13% |
| Barwell | 574 | 62.5 | -46% |
| Balsall Common | 352 | 42.5 | -63% |
| Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | 636 | 88.3 | -24% |
Of the 4 areas within Bedworth, Bede had the highest crime rate (163.3 per 1,000) and Slough the lowest (85.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bede | Neighbourhood | 10,241 | 1,672 | 163.3 |
| Poplar | Neighbourhood | 7,038 | 692 | 98.3 |
| Heath | Neighbourhood | 7,867 | 713 | 90.6 |
| Slough | Neighbourhood | 7,162 | 615 | 85.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Bedworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Manse Close” (253).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Manse Close | 253 |
| On or near Supermarket | 187 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 162 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 132 |
| On or near Parking Area | 118 |
| On or near Hollyhurst | 92 |
| On or near Bowling Green Lane | 53 |
| On or near Leicester Road | 53 |
| On or near Brook Street | 50 |
| On or near Croxhall Street | 46 |
Of the 2,618 crimes in Bedworth with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 839 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,093 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 878 | 33.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 239 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 185 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 78 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bedworth has an estimated population of 29,898 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bedworth average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bedworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bedworth a safe place to live?
Bedworth recorded 115.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 207th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Bedworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,057 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (839).
Is crime in Bedworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bedworth was up 9% on the year before: 3,457 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,167 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bedworth?
About 29,898 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bedworth?
Bedworth 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.