Crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire): statistics, rates and trends
659 crimes were recorded in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
- Types of crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
- Coleshill (North Warwickshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
- Population and deprivation in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
- Questions about crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
- About this data
659 crimes were recorded in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 164 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Coleshill (North Warwickshire) has the 464th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | North Warwickshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 659 | 5,299 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.5 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 7,201 | 67,117 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) was highest in the year to July 2018 (677 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (540). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 659 | 91.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 632 | 87.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 548 | 76.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 573 | 79.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 565 | 78.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 540 | 75.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 593 | 82.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 662 | 91.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 677 | 94.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 69 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 76 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) 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, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+111%) and anti-social behaviour (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and vehicle crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 22.8 | 0.67 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 20.0 | 1.30 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 13.2 | 1.95 | +111% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 11.7 | 2.37 | -24% |
| Burglary | 40 | 5.6 | 1.57 | -22% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.6 | 0.87 | +3% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.0 | 0.61 | -22% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.8 | 1.34 | +117% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -46% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.7 | 0.51 | -25% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.43 | +43% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Coleshill (North Warwickshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Coleshill (North Warwickshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 6,530 | 71.5 | -22% |
| Solihull | 8,544 | 79.1 | -14% |
| Birmingham | 147,777 | 128.4 | +40% |
| Balsall Common | 348 | 42.0 | -54% |
| Fazeley | 894 | 116.5 | +27% |
| Knowle and Dorridge | 735 | 37.5 | -59% |
| Polesworth and Dordon | 616 | 69.6 | -24% |
| Tamworth | 6,105 | 77.8 | -15% |
2 areas within Coleshill (North Warwickshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Coleshill South had the highest rate (106.7 per 1,000) and Coleshill North the lowest (74.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleshill South | Neighbourhood | 3,824 | 408 | 106.7 |
| Coleshill North | Neighbourhood | 3,377 | 251 | 74.3 |
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 Coleshill (North Warwickshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 45 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
| On or near Sumner Road | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Lyon Court | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Keepers Close | 20 |
| On or near B4114 | 17 |
| On or near Imperial Rise | 17 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 228 | 34.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 171 | 25.9% |
| Not recorded | 144 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 8.0% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) has an estimated population of 7,201. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Coleshill (North Warwickshire) a safe place to live?
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Coleshill (North Warwickshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) was up 4% on the year before: 659 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 632 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Coleshill (North Warwickshire)?
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) 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 Coleshill (North Warwickshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.