Crime in Long Lawford: statistics, rates and trends
250 crimes were recorded in Long Lawford in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Long Lawford at a glance
- Crime trends in Long Lawford
- Types of crime in Long Lawford
- Long Lawford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Long Lawford
- Streets with the most crime in Long Lawford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Long Lawford
- Demographics of Long Lawford
- Questions about crime in Long Lawford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), anti-social behaviour (62) and other theft (19) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,172nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Long Lawford | Rugby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 250 | 8,741 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 71.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,129 | 122,378 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Long Lawford peaked in the year to August 2020 (400 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (225). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 250 | 48.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 307 | 59.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 283 | 55.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 225 | 43.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 287 | 56.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 357 | 69.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 400 | 78.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 360 | 70.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 294 | 57.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (43% below) and anti-social behaviour (21% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 129 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 19.5 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 12.1 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Long Lawford; the highest is Coventry (97.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) (48.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Lawford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cawston (Rugby) | 342 | 50.0 | +3% |
| Rugby | 6,713 | 79.0 | +62% |
| Lutterworth | 723 | 63.9 | +31% |
| Bulkington | 430 | 67.4 | +38% |
| Coventry | 35,574 | 97.9 | +101% |
| Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | 446 | 48.3 | -1% |
| Daventry | 2,581 | 90.5 | +86% |
| Cubbington | 377 | 73.8 | +51% |
Wolston and the Lawfords is the one area listed within Long Lawford, with 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolston and the Lawfords | Neighbourhood | 8,637 | 403 | 46.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Long Lawford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Raffles Place” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Raffles Place | 19 |
| On or near Main Street | 16 |
| On or near The Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Avon Way | 10 |
| On or near Hirst Close | 10 |
| On or near Holbrook Road | 9 |
| On or near Kerry Hill Drive | 9 |
| On or near Prentice Close | 9 |
| On or near Bilton Lane | 8 |
Of the 188 crimes in Long Lawford with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 49.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
Long Lawford has an estimated population of 5,129 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and a younger population (14%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Long Lawford average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Long Lawford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Long Lawford a safe place to live?
Long Lawford recorded 48.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,172nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Long Lawford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Long Lawford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Lawford was down 19% on the year before: 250 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 307 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Long Lawford?
About 5,129 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Long Lawford?
Long Lawford 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.