Crime in Cawston (Rugby): statistics, rates and trends
362 crimes were recorded in Cawston (Rugby) in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cawston (Rugby) at a glance
- Crime trends in Cawston (Rugby)
- Types of crime in Cawston (Rugby)
- Cawston (Rugby) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cawston (Rugby)
- Streets with the most crime in Cawston (Rugby)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cawston (Rugby)
- Population and deprivation in Cawston (Rugby)
- Questions about crime in Cawston (Rugby)
- About this data
362 crimes were recorded in Cawston (Rugby) in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 118 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cawston (Rugby) has the 1,108th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cawston (Rugby) | Rugby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 362 | 8,887 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.0 | 72.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,836 | 122,378 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cawston (Rugby) was highest in the year to July 2026 (362 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (196). Over the whole period it rose 52%, 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 | 362 | 53.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 328 | 48.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 346 | 50.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 236 | 34.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 227 | 33.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 248 | 36.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 270 | 39.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 196 | 28.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 238 | 34.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cawston (Rugby) 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+47%) and public order (+18%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 17.3 | 0.50 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 15.1 | 0.98 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +7% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +18% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.3 | 0.37 | +300% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.3 | 0.48 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.0 | 0.25 | +180% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.9 | 0.54 | +117% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.05 | -22% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -55% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.43 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.53 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Cawston (Rugby)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cawston (Rugby)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 28.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cawston (Rugby)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cawston (Rugby)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cawston (Rugby)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cawston (Rugby)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cawston (Rugby)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cawston (Rugby)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cawston (Rugby)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cawston (Rugby)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 7 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 22% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cawston (Rugby)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cawston (Rugby)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cawston (Rugby)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cawston (Rugby) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cawston (Rugby), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cawston (Rugby).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cawston (Rugby) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lawford | 260 | 50.7 | -4% |
| Rugby | 6,862 | 80.8 | +53% |
| Lutterworth | 730 | 64.5 | +22% |
| Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | 459 | 49.7 | -6% |
| Daventry | 2,516 | 88.2 | +67% |
| Cubbington | 389 | 76.2 | +44% |
| Coventry | 35,335 | 97.2 | +84% |
| Bulkington | 431 | 67.6 | +28% |
1 areas within Cawston (Rugby), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Admirals and Cawston had the highest rate (54.7 per 1,000) and Admirals and Cawston the lowest (54.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals and Cawston | Neighbourhood | 11,390 | 623 | 54.7 |
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 Cawston (Rugby) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oatland Drive | 30 |
| On or near Arnold Drive | 25 |
| On or near Bronze Road | 23 |
| On or near Oldbury Close | 20 |
| On or near Callier Close | 17 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 16 |
| On or near Harrowell Close | 11 |
| On or near William Simmonds Close | 11 |
| On or near Clough Close | 10 |
| On or near Diggs Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cawston (Rugby) 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 | 139 | 38.4% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 28.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 19.9% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Cawston (Rugby) has an estimated population of 6,836. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cawston (Rugby) sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cawston (Rugby) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.8% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 7.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Cawston (Rugby) a safe place to live?
Cawston (Rugby) recorded 53.0 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 Cawston (Rugby)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Cawston (Rugby) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cawston (Rugby) was up 10% on the year before: 362 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 328 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cawston (Rugby)?
Cawston (Rugby) 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 Cawston (Rugby). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.