Crime in Warwick: statistics, rates and trends
3,934 crimes were recorded in Warwick in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,190), anti-social behaviour (836) and shoplifting (483) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 339th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Warwick | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,934 | 12,914 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.0 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +10% | -1% |
| Population | 38,951 | 154,889 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Warwick peaked in the year to August 2025 (4,000 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,972). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,934 | 101.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,000 | 102.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,315 | 85.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,352 | 86.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,110 | 79.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,972 | 76.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,426 | 88.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,342 | 85.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,397 | 87.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 329 |
| July 2026 | 361 |
| June 2026 | 382 |
| May 2026 | 346 |
| April 2026 | 288 |
| March 2026 | 295 |
| February 2026 | 312 |
| January 2026 | 308 |
| December 2025 | 243 |
| November 2025 | 317 |
| October 2025 | 373 |
| September 2025 | 380 |
Compared with England and Wales, Warwick recorded notably more burglary (76% above the national rate), bicycle theft (62% above the national rate) and shoplifting (47% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (42% below) and other crime (26% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 144 to 244 and robbery rose from 32 to 46, while drugs fell from 107 to 74 and other crime fell from 83 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,190 | 30.6 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 836 | 21.5 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 483 | 12.4 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Public order | 252 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 249 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Burglary | 244 | 6.3 | 3.6 | +69% |
| Other theft | 201 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 187 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Drugs | 74 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Other crime | 61 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 52 | 1.3 | 0.8 | +24% |
| Robbery | 46 | 1.2 | 1.4 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 42 | 1.1 | 1.0 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Warwick; the highest is Stratford-upon-Avon (112.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Whitnash (38.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Leamington Spa | 5,358 | 107.1 | +6% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -62% |
| Cubbington | 377 | 73.8 | -27% |
| Kenilworth | 1,155 | 51.8 | -49% |
| Wellesbourne | 329 | 44.2 | -56% |
| Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | 446 | 48.3 | -52% |
| Balsall Common | 352 | 42.5 | -58% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,246 | 112.9 | +12% |
Of the 5 areas within Warwick, Warwick Saltisford had the highest crime rate (131.3 per 1,000) and Bishop's Tachbrook the lowest (67.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Saltisford | Neighbourhood | 5,071 | 666 | 131.3 |
| Warwick Myton & Heathcote | Neighbourhood | 10,614 | 1,357 | 127.9 |
| Warwick Aylesford | Neighbourhood | 9,176 | 1,162 | 126.6 |
| Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | Neighbourhood | 8,488 | 629 | 74.1 |
| Bishop's Tachbrook | Neighbourhood | 9,761 | 658 | 67.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Warwick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (269).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 269 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 207 |
| On or near Hospital | 120 |
| On or near Cape Road | 82 |
| On or near Tachbrook Park Drive | 79 |
| On or near The Peacocks | 72 |
| On or near St Johns | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Victoria Mews | 49 |
Of the 3,098 crimes in Warwick with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 836 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,321 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,032 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 266 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 203 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 125 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 73 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Warwick has an estimated population of 38,951 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Warwick average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Warwick a safe place to live?
Warwick recorded 101.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 339th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Warwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,190 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (836).
Is crime in Warwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warwick was down 2% on the year before: 3,934 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,000 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Warwick?
About 38,951 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Warwick?
Warwick 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.