Crime in Nuneaton: statistics, rates and trends
10,643 crimes were recorded in Nuneaton in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Nuneaton at a glance
- Crime trends in Nuneaton
- Types of crime in Nuneaton
- Nuneaton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Nuneaton
- Streets with the most crime in Nuneaton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nuneaton
- Demographics of Nuneaton
- Questions about crime in Nuneaton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (3,660), anti-social behaviour (2,520) and shoplifting (831) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 246th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Nuneaton | Nuneaton and Bedworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 10,643 | 15,276 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.9 | 107.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 95,087 | 141,565 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Nuneaton peaked in the year to August 2018 (11,239 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (9,616). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 10,643 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 10,167 | 106.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 9,860 | 103.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 9,849 | 103.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 9,616 | 101.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 9,774 | 102.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 10,918 | 114.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 10,623 | 111.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 11,239 | 118.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 967 |
| July 2026 | 1,043 |
| June 2026 | 857 |
| May 2026 | 907 |
| April 2026 | 960 |
| March 2026 | 879 |
| February 2026 | 737 |
| January 2026 | 789 |
| December 2025 | 775 |
| November 2025 | 836 |
| October 2025 | 915 |
| September 2025 | 978 |
Compared with England and Wales, Nuneaton recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (73% above the national rate), possession of weapons (58% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (29% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (63% below) and drugs (35% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 101 to 146 and robbery rose from 108 to 147, while bicycle theft fell from 86 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,660 | 38.5 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2,520 | 26.5 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 831 | 8.7 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 700 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 680 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 610 | 6.4 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other theft | 436 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 381 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Other crime | 211 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Drugs | 202 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Robbery | 147 | 1.5 | 1.4 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 146 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +45% |
| Bicycle theft | 60 | 0.6 | 0.8 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 59 | 0.6 | 1.7 | +4% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Nuneaton; the highest is Bedworth (115.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Barwell (62.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nuneaton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedworth | 3,457 | 115.6 | +3% |
| Bulkington | 430 | 67.4 | -40% |
| Hinckley | 3,961 | 76.7 | -31% |
| Atherstone | 914 | 100.2 | -11% |
| Barwell | 574 | 62.5 | -44% |
| Coventry | 35,574 | 97.9 | -13% |
| Earl Shilton | 799 | 72.0 | -36% |
| Polesworth and Dordon | 612 | 69.1 | -38% |
Of the 13 areas within Nuneaton, St Mary's had the highest crime rate (284.4 per 1,000) and Whitestone the lowest (39.8), 7 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | Neighbourhood | 9,917 | 2,820 | 284.4 |
| Stockingford East | Neighbourhood | 9,596 | 1,200 | 125.1 |
| Camp Hill | Neighbourhood | 7,831 | 872 | 111.4 |
| Chilvers Coton | Neighbourhood | 8,238 | 872 | 105.9 |
| Stockingford West | Neighbourhood | 7,361 | 755 | 102.6 |
| Arbury | Neighbourhood | 7,380 | 752 | 101.9 |
| Attleborough | Neighbourhood | 6,215 | 563 | 90.6 |
| Milby | Neighbourhood | 4,032 | 360 | 89.3 |
| Galley Common | Neighbourhood | 9,232 | 764 | 82.8 |
| Weddington | Neighbourhood | 7,471 | 607 | 81.2 |
| St Nicolas | Neighbourhood | 7,468 | 560 | 75.0 |
| Eastboro | Neighbourhood | 3,880 | 264 | 68.0 |
| Whitestone | Neighbourhood | 6,781 | 270 | 39.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Nuneaton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (574).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 574 |
| On or near Supermarket | 551 |
| On or near Stratford Street | 247 |
| On or near Coventry Street | 223 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 223 |
| On or near Newdegate Place | 187 |
| On or near Countess Road | 127 |
| On or near Hospital | 118 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 116 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 107 |
Of the 8,123 crimes in Nuneaton with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 2,520 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3,806 | 46.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,359 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 696 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 514 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 258 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 247 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 59 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 53 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 33 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Nuneaton has an estimated population of 95,087 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nuneaton average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Nuneaton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Nuneaton a safe place to live?
Nuneaton recorded 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 246th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Nuneaton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,660 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (2,520).
Is crime in Nuneaton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nuneaton was up 5% on the year before: 10,643 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 10,167 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nuneaton?
About 95,087 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nuneaton?
Nuneaton 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.