Crime in Warwick: statistics, rates and trends
4,039 crimes were recorded in Warwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Warwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Warwick
- Types of crime in Warwick
- Warwick compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Warwick
- Streets with the most crime in Warwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Warwick
- Population and deprivation in Warwick
- Questions about crime in Warwick
- About this data
4,039 crimes were recorded in Warwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,199 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Warwick has the 317th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Warwick | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,039 | 13,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.7 | 84.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +14% | -1% |
| Population | 38,951 | 154,889 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Warwick was highest in the year to July 2026 (4,039 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,979). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 4,039 | 103.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,854 | 98.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,309 | 85.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,413 | 87.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,033 | 77.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,979 | 76.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,479 | 89.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,323 | 85.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,473 | 89.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 434 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Warwick 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, shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+67%) and robbery (+48%). The largest falls were in other crime (-25%) and drugs (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,199 | 30.8 | 0.90 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 903 | 23.2 | 1.51 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 499 | 12.8 | 1.55 | +18% |
| Public order | 258 | 6.6 | 1.00 | +2% |
| Burglary | 247 | 6.3 | 1.79 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 241 | 6.2 | 0.91 | +5% |
| Other theft | 198 | 5.1 | 0.79 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 198 | 5.1 | 1.03 | -15% |
| Drugs | 80 | 2.1 | 0.63 | -22% |
| Other crime | 62 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 49 | 1.3 | 1.53 | +4% |
| Robbery | 46 | 1.2 | 0.87 | +48% |
| Possession of weapons | 43 | 1.1 | 1.14 | -9% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -11% |
Violence and sexual offences in Warwick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Warwick recorded 1,199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Warwick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Warwick recorded 903 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Warwick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Warwick recorded 499 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Warwick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Warwick recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Warwick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Warwick recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Warwick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Warwick recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Warwick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Warwick recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Warwick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Warwick recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Warwick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Warwick recorded 80 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 22% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Warwick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Warwick recorded 62 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 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Warwick
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Warwick recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Warwick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Warwick recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Warwick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Warwick recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Warwick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Warwick recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Warwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Warwick.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Warwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Leamington Spa | 5,387 | 107.7 | +4% |
| Whitnash | 289 | 38.1 | -63% |
| Cubbington | 389 | 76.2 | -27% |
| Kenilworth | 1,167 | 52.3 | -50% |
| Wellesbourne | 343 | 46.1 | -56% |
| Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | 459 | 49.7 | -52% |
| Balsall Common | 348 | 42.0 | -59% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,190 | 110.9 | +7% |
5 areas within Warwick, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Warwick Myton & Heathcote had the highest rate (131.5 per 1,000) and Bishop's Tachbrook the lowest (69.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Myton & Heathcote | Neighbourhood | 10,614 | 1,396 | 131.5 |
| Warwick Saltisford | Neighbourhood | 5,071 | 663 | 130.7 |
| Warwick Aylesford | Neighbourhood | 9,176 | 1,187 | 129.4 |
| Warwick All Saints & Woodloes | Neighbourhood | 8,488 | 660 | 77.8 |
| Bishop's Tachbrook | Neighbourhood | 9,761 | 676 | 69.3 |
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 Warwick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 287 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 204 |
| On or near Hospital | 120 |
| On or near Cape Road | 85 |
| On or near Tachbrook Park Drive | 83 |
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near St Johns | 69 |
| On or near The Peacocks | 64 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Victoria Mews | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Warwick 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 | 1,317 | 32.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,063 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 903 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 278 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 202 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 124 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 80 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
Warwick has an estimated population of 38,951. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Warwick sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Warwick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Warwick a safe place to live?
Warwick recorded 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Warwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (903).
Is crime in Warwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Warwick was up 5% on the year before: 4,039 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,854 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Warwick?
Warwick 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 Warwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.