Crime in Bulkington: statistics, rates and trends
431 crimes were recorded in Bulkington in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bulkington at a glance
- Crime trends in Bulkington
- Types of crime in Bulkington
- Bulkington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bulkington
- Streets with the most crime in Bulkington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bulkington
- Population and deprivation in Bulkington
- Questions about crime in Bulkington
- About this data
431 crimes were recorded in Bulkington in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 155 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bulkington has the 831st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bulkington | Nuneaton and Bedworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 431 | 15,275 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.6 | 107.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,380 | 141,565 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bulkington was highest in the year to July 2019 (467 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (322). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 431 | 67.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 380 | 59.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 322 | 50.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 365 | 57.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 390 | 61.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 409 | 64.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 390 | 61.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 467 | 73.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 394 | 61.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bulkington 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+54%) and anti-social behaviour (+29%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 155 | 24.3 | 0.71 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 14.1 | 0.92 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 6.3 | 0.92 | +54% |
| Burglary | 33 | 5.2 | 1.46 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 4.9 | 0.99 | -14% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +26% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.1 | 0.49 | +25% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.2 | 1.04 | -18% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.81 | -17% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 0.58 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 0.08 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bulkington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bulkington recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 36.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bulkington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bulkington recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 20.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bulkington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bulkington recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bulkington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bulkington recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bulkington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bulkington recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bulkington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bulkington recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bulkington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bulkington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bulkington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bulkington recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bulkington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bulkington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bulkington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bulkington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bulkington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bulkington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bulkington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bulkington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bulkington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bulkington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bulkington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedworth | 3,428 | 114.7 | +70% |
| Nuneaton | 10,638 | 111.9 | +66% |
| Hinckley | 4,000 | 77.4 | +15% |
| Coventry | 35,335 | 97.2 | +44% |
| Barwell | 592 | 64.5 | -5% |
| Earl Shilton | 799 | 72.0 | +7% |
| Atherstone | 897 | 98.3 | +45% |
| Long Lawford | 260 | 50.7 | -25% |
1 areas within Bulkington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bulkington had the highest rate (67.6 per 1,000) and Bulkington the lowest (67.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulkington | Neighbourhood | 6,380 | 431 | 67.6 |
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 Bulkington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bedworth Road | 45 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 26 |
| On or near Mile Tree Lane | 22 |
| On or near Coventry Road | 21 |
| On or near Severn Road | 18 |
| On or near B4109 | 16 |
| On or near Barbridge Close | 13 |
| On or near Chequer Street | 12 |
| On or near School Road | 12 |
| On or near Amberley Avenue | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bulkington 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 | 175 | 40.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 20.9% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Bulkington has an estimated population of 6,380. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bulkington sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bulkington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Bulkington a safe place to live?
Bulkington recorded 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Bulkington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Bulkington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bulkington was up 13% on the year before: 431 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 380 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bulkington?
Bulkington 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 Bulkington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.