Crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire): statistics, rates and trends
636 crimes were recorded in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
- Questions about crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (153), anti-social behaviour (145) and criminal damage and arson (97) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 495th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | North Warwickshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 636 | 5,254 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.3 | 78.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,201 | 67,117 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) peaked in the year to August 2018 (665 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (532). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 636 | 88.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 642 | 89.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 586 | 81.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 532 | 73.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 598 | 83.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 535 | 74.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 589 | 81.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 659 | 91.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 665 | 92.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (33% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (38% below) and public order (37% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 48 to 97, while burglary fell from 49 to 34 and vehicle crime fell from 113 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 21.2 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 20.1 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 13.5 | 6.7 | +102% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 11.0 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other theft | 39 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Burglary | 34 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Coleshill (North Warwickshire); the highest is Birmingham (128.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Knowle and Dorridge (38.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 6,595 | 72.2 | -18% |
| Solihull | 8,679 | 80.3 | -9% |
| Birmingham | 147,772 | 128.4 | +45% |
| Balsall Common | 352 | 42.5 | -52% |
| Fazeley | 892 | 116.2 | +32% |
| Knowle and Dorridge | 746 | 38.1 | -57% |
| Polesworth and Dordon | 612 | 69.1 | -22% |
| Tamworth | 6,072 | 77.3 | -12% |
Of the 2 areas within Coleshill (North Warwickshire), Coleshill South had the highest crime rate (101.7 per 1,000) and Coleshill North the lowest (73.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleshill South | Neighbourhood | 3,824 | 389 | 101.7 |
| Coleshill North | Neighbourhood | 3,377 | 247 | 73.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 49 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 39 |
| On or near Sumner Road | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Colebridge Mews | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near B4114 | 19 |
| On or near B4117 | 17 |
| On or near Imperial Rise | 17 |
| On or near Keepers Close | 16 |
Of the 491 crimes in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 224 | 45.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 151 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) has an estimated population of 7,201 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coleshill (North Warwickshire) average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Coleshill (North Warwickshire) a safe place to live?
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) recorded 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 495th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coleshill (North Warwickshire) was almost unchanged on the year before: 636 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 642 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coleshill (North Warwickshire)?
About 7,201 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coleshill (North Warwickshire)?
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) 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.