Crime in Whitnash: statistics, rates and trends
289 crimes were recorded in Whitnash in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Whitnash at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitnash
- Types of crime in Whitnash
- Whitnash compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Whitnash
- Streets with the most crime in Whitnash
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitnash
- Population and deprivation in Whitnash
- Questions about crime in Whitnash
- About this data
289 crimes were recorded in Whitnash in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 136 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Whitnash has the 1,329th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitnash | Warwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 289 | 13,055 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.1 | 84.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +14% | -1% |
| Population | 7,585 | 154,889 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitnash was highest in the year to July 2020 (495 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (286). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 289 | 38.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 299 | 39.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 286 | 37.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 291 | 38.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 347 | 45.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 491 | 64.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 495 | 65.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 461 | 60.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 415 | 54.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitnash 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+16%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-52%) and public order (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 17.9 | 0.52 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 6.5 | 0.42 | -12% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.1 | 0.31 | +7% |
| Public order | 14 | 1.8 | 0.28 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -52% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.7 | 0.27 | -19% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -60% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +150% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Whitnash
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitnash recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitnash
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitnash recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitnash
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitnash recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitnash
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitnash recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitnash
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitnash recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitnash
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitnash recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitnash
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitnash recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitnash
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitnash recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whitnash
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitnash recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitnash
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitnash recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitnash
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitnash recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitnash
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitnash recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whitnash
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whitnash recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Whitnash, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitnash.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitnash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Leamington Spa | 5,387 | 107.7 | +183% |
| Warwick | 4,039 | 103.7 | +172% |
| Cubbington | 389 | 76.2 | +100% |
| Kenilworth | 1,167 | 52.3 | +37% |
| Wellesbourne | 343 | 46.1 | +21% |
| Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) | 459 | 49.7 | +30% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,190 | 110.9 | +191% |
| Balsall Common | 348 | 42.0 | +10% |
1 areas within Whitnash, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Whitnash had the highest rate (38.1 per 1,000) and Whitnash the lowest (38.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitnash | Neighbourhood | 7,585 | 289 | 38.1 |
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 Whitnash over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Heathcote Road | 21 |
| On or near Tachbrook Road | 17 |
| On or near Lammas Croft | 15 |
| On or near Langley Road | 13 |
| On or near Sir Toby Belch Drive | 12 |
| On or near Crutchley Way | 11 |
| On or near Franklin Road | 10 |
| On or near Coppice Road | 7 |
| On or near Kirton Close | 6 |
| On or near Hall'S Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitnash 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 | 136 | 47.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% |
Whitnash has an estimated population of 7,585. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitnash sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitnash |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Whitnash a safe place to live?
Whitnash recorded 38.1 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 Whitnash?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Whitnash going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitnash was down 3% on the year before: 289 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 299 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitnash?
Whitnash 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 Whitnash. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.