Crime in Bulkington: statistics, rates and trends
430 crimes were recorded in Bulkington in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bulkington
- Questions about crime in Bulkington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (160), anti-social behaviour (84) and criminal damage and arson (40) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 823rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bulkington | Nuneaton and Bedworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 430 | 15,276 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.4 | 107.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,380 | 141,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bulkington peaked in the year to August 2019 (451 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (322). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 430 | 67.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 388 | 60.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 322 | 50.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 368 | 57.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 388 | 60.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 399 | 62.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 404 | 63.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 451 | 70.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 393 | 61.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bulkington recorded notably more burglary (63% above the national rate), and notably less public order (34% below) and violence and sexual offences (27% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 40 and burglary rose from 27 to 37, while vehicle crime fell from 38 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 160 | 25.1 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 13.2 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +54% |
| Burglary | 37 | 5.8 | 3.6 | +37% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bulkington; the highest is Bedworth (115.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Long Lawford (48.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bulkington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedworth | 3,457 | 115.6 | +72% |
| Nuneaton | 10,643 | 111.9 | +66% |
| Hinckley | 3,961 | 76.7 | +14% |
| Coventry | 35,574 | 97.9 | +45% |
| Barwell | 574 | 62.5 | -7% |
| Earl Shilton | 799 | 72.0 | +7% |
| Atherstone | 914 | 100.2 | +49% |
| Long Lawford | 250 | 48.7 | -28% |
Bulkington is the one area listed within Bulkington, with 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulkington | Neighbourhood | 6,380 | 430 | 67.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Bulkington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bedworth Road” (46).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bedworth Road | 46 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 28 |
| On or near Mile Tree Lane | 22 |
| On or near Coventry Road | 18 |
| On or near Severn Road | 17 |
| On or near B4109 | 15 |
| On or near Barbridge Close | 13 |
| On or near Leyland Road | 13 |
| On or near School Road | 12 |
| On or near Chequer Street | 11 |
Of the 346 crimes in Bulkington with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 176 | 50.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 30.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Bulkington has an estimated population of 6,380 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bulkington average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bulkington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bulkington a safe place to live?
Bulkington recorded 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 823rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Bulkington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 160 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Bulkington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bulkington was up 11% on the year before: 430 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 388 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bulkington?
About 6,380 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bulkington?
Bulkington 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.