Crime in Bedworth: statistics, rates and trends

3,428 crimes were recorded in Bedworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,056 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bedworth has the 216th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bedworth was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,428 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (2,843). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bedworth 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in burglary (+58%) and shoplifting (+27%). The largest falls were in other crime (-22%) and public order (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bedworth

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bedworth recorded 1,056 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bedworth

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bedworth recorded 857 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bedworth

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bedworth recorded 417 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bedworth

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bedworth recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bedworth

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bedworth recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bedworth

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bedworth recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bedworth

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bedworth recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bedworth

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bedworth recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bedworth

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bedworth recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bedworth

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bedworth recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bedworth

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bedworth recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bedworth

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bedworth recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bedworth

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bedworth recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bedworth

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bedworth recorded 8 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 down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Bedworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bedworth.

4 areas within Bedworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bede had the highest rate (164.1 per 1,000) and Slough the lowest (82.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Bedworth over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bedworth 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.

Bedworth has an estimated population of 29,898. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bedworth sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Bedworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.