Crime in Rugby: statistics, rates and trends
6,862 crimes were recorded in Rugby in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
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6,862 crimes were recorded in Rugby in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,497 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Rugby has the 602nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rugby | Rugby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 6,862 | 8,887 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.8 | 72.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 84,957 | 122,378 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rugby was highest in the year to July 2019 (7,980 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (5,974). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 6,862 | 80.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 6,135 | 72.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 6,093 | 71.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,974 | 70.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 6,702 | 78.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 6,559 | 77.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 7,769 | 91.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 7,980 | 93.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 7,942 | 93.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 601 |
| June 2026 | 589 |
| May 2026 | 593 |
| April 2026 | 558 |
| March 2026 | 641 |
| February 2026 | 484 |
| January 2026 | 509 |
| December 2025 | 488 |
| November 2025 | 565 |
| October 2025 | 583 |
| September 2025 | 554 |
| August 2025 | 697 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rugby 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+47%) and criminal damage and arson (+34%). The largest falls were in drugs (-24%) and theft from the person (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,497 | 29.4 | 0.86 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,540 | 18.1 | 1.18 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 560 | 6.6 | 0.80 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 543 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +34% |
| Public order | 436 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -6% |
| Other theft | 276 | 3.2 | 0.51 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 252 | 3.0 | 0.60 | +2% |
| Burglary | 220 | 2.6 | 0.73 | +9% |
| Drugs | 168 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -24% |
| Other crime | 137 | 1.6 | 0.76 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 112 | 1.3 | 1.36 | +30% |
| Bicycle theft | 56 | 0.7 | 0.80 | +47% |
| Robbery | 43 | 0.5 | 0.37 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -21% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rugby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rugby recorded 2,497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 36.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rugby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rugby recorded 1,540 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rugby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rugby recorded 560 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rugby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rugby recorded 543 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rugby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rugby recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rugby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rugby recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rugby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rugby recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rugby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rugby recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rugby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rugby recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rugby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rugby recorded 137 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 18% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rugby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rugby recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rugby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rugby recorded 56 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 up 47% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rugby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rugby recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rugby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rugby recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Rugby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rugby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rugby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Lawford | 260 | 50.7 | -37% |
| Cawston (Rugby) | 362 | 53.0 | -34% |
| Lutterworth | 730 | 64.5 | -20% |
| Daventry | 2,516 | 88.2 | +9% |
| Long Buckby | 346 | 68.6 | -15% |
| Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | 459 | 49.7 | -38% |
| Bulkington | 431 | 67.6 | -16% |
| Broughton Astley | 344 | 33.8 | -58% |
10 areas within Rugby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Benn had the highest rate (137.9 per 1,000) and Bilton the lowest (36.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benn | Neighbourhood | 10,699 | 1,475 | 137.9 |
| Newbold and Brownsover | Neighbourhood | 10,016 | 1,241 | 123.9 |
| Eastlands | Neighbourhood | 8,714 | 997 | 114.4 |
| New Bilton | Neighbourhood | 8,484 | 748 | 88.2 |
| Rokeby and Overslade | Neighbourhood | 8,712 | 703 | 80.7 |
| Clifton, Newton and Churchover | Neighbourhood | 3,277 | 157 | 47.9 |
| Hillmorton | Neighbourhood | 10,722 | 490 | 45.7 |
| Coton and Boughton | Neighbourhood | 7,623 | 327 | 42.9 |
| Paddox | Neighbourhood | 6,822 | 255 | 37.4 |
| Bilton | Neighbourhood | 6,582 | 239 | 36.3 |
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 Rugby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 459 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 236 |
| On or near Supermarket | 236 |
| On or near Parking Area | 203 |
| On or near North Street | 140 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 119 |
| On or near Brafield Leys | 98 |
| On or near High Street | 74 |
| On or near William Street | 72 |
| On or near Warwick Street | 56 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rugby 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 | 2,484 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,603 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 1,540 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 481 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 317 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 142 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 128 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 49 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.2% |
Rugby has an estimated population of 84,957. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rugby sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rugby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Rugby a safe place to live?
Rugby recorded 80.8 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 Rugby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,540).
Is crime in Rugby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rugby was up 12% on the year before: 6,862 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 6,135 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rugby?
Rugby 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 Rugby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.