Crime in Long Lawford: statistics, rates and trends
260 crimes were recorded in Long Lawford in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Long Lawford
- Questions about crime in Long Lawford
- About this data
260 crimes were recorded in Long Lawford in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 103 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Long Lawford has the 1,146th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Long Lawford | Rugby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 260 | 8,887 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 72.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 5,129 | 122,378 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Long Lawford was highest in the year to July 2020 (402 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (243). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 260 | 50.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 296 | 57.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 267 | 52.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 243 | 47.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 283 | 55.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 364 | 71.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 402 | 78.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 347 | 67.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 300 | 58.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Long Lawford 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 (+35%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-43%) and violence and sexual offences (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 103 | 20.1 | 0.59 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 13.6 | 0.89 | +35% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -43% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.3 | 0.48 | +50% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.74 | -33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -57% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.2 | 0.14 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +25% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -40% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Long Lawford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Long Lawford recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Long Lawford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Long Lawford recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 26.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Long Lawford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Long Lawford recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Long Lawford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Long Lawford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Long Lawford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Long Lawford recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Long Lawford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Long Lawford recorded 12 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Long Lawford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Long Lawford recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Long Lawford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Long Lawford recorded 6 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 57% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Long Lawford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Long Lawford recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Long Lawford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Long Lawford recorded 5 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Long Lawford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Long Lawford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Long Lawford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Long Lawford recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Long Lawford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Long Lawford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Long Lawford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Long Lawford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Lawford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cawston (Rugby) | 362 | 53.0 | +4% |
| Rugby | 6,862 | 80.8 | +59% |
| Lutterworth | 730 | 64.5 | +27% |
| Bulkington | 431 | 67.6 | +33% |
| Coventry | 35,335 | 97.2 | +92% |
| Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | 459 | 49.7 | -2% |
| Daventry | 2,516 | 88.2 | +74% |
| Cubbington | 389 | 76.2 | +50% |
1 areas within Long Lawford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wolston and the Lawfords had the highest rate (46.7 per 1,000) and Wolston and the Lawfords the lowest (46.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolston and the Lawfords | Neighbourhood | 8,637 | 403 | 46.7 |
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 Long Lawford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Main Street | 23 |
| On or near Raffles Place | 22 |
| On or near The Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Avon Way | 11 |
| On or near Hirst Close | 10 |
| On or near Holbrook Road | 10 |
| On or near Edinburgh Way | 9 |
| On or near Prentice Close | 9 |
| On or near Weaver Drive | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Long Lawford 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 | 96 | 36.9% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 26.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 20.8% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% |
Long Lawford has an estimated population of 5,129. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Long Lawford sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Long Lawford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Long Lawford a safe place to live?
Long Lawford recorded 50.7 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 Long Lawford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Long Lawford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Lawford was down 12% on the year before: 260 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 296 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Long Lawford?
Long Lawford 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 Long Lawford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.