Crime in Nuneaton: statistics, rates and trends

10,638 crimes were recorded in Nuneaton in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,624 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Nuneaton has the 243rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Nuneaton was highest in the year to July 2018 (11,252 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (9,445). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nuneaton 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, vehicle crime, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in robbery (+52%) and possession of weapons (+37%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-28%) and other crime (-13%).

Violence and sexual offences in Nuneaton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nuneaton recorded 3,624 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Nuneaton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nuneaton recorded 2,480 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Nuneaton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nuneaton recorded 889 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Nuneaton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nuneaton recorded 696 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Nuneaton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nuneaton recorded 688 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Nuneaton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nuneaton recorded 625 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Nuneaton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nuneaton recorded 434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Nuneaton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nuneaton recorded 386 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Nuneaton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nuneaton recorded 210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Nuneaton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nuneaton recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Nuneaton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nuneaton recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Nuneaton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nuneaton recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Nuneaton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nuneaton recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Nuneaton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nuneaton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Nuneaton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nuneaton.

13 areas within Nuneaton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Mary's had the highest rate (277.6 per 1,000) and Whitestone the lowest (40.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Nuneaton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nuneaton 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.

Nuneaton has an estimated population of 95,087. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nuneaton sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Nuneaton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.