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Solihull crime rate

Overview of Solihull crime rate

Crime rating – medium.

Ranked 9th out of 25 for its crime rate among nearby boroughs and districts, Solihull reported 21,348 criminal incidents in 2023. With a population of 216,240, this translates to a crime rate of 98.72 incidents per 1,000 residents, marking a 3.93% decrease from the previous year.

The predominant crime categories in Solihull are Violence and sexual offences (34.9%), Vehicle crime (13.2%), Shoplifting (10.3%), with the less frequent categories including Possession of weapons (1.6%), Bicycle theft (0.8%), Theft from the person (0.6%).

Solihull is divided into 17 wards, among which Bickenhill (210.2), Chelmsley Wood (207.7), Kingshurst and Fordbridge (127.6) are noted for higher crime rates. Conversely, the safer wards include Meriden (Solihull) (63.8), Dorridge and Hockley Heath (54.0), Knowle (Solihull) (49.1).

Examining Postcode districts within or overlapping Solihull, the highest crime rates are observed in B40 (1768.2), B37 (165.5), B27 (154.7), while the safest are B94 (69.8), B93 (48.1), CV8 (45.8).

In Solihull, various crime types have shown differing trends. Anti-social behaviour increased by 2.09% in 2020 but then decreased by 3.42% in 2021 and 3.62% in 2022. Burglary rates rose by 1.68% in 2022, after a decrease of 2.29% in 2020. Other theft and Shoplifting saw increases in 2022 by 1.88% and 1.54% respectively, with shoplifting further increasing by 3.39% in 2023. Vehicle crime significantly increased by 3.36% in 2022. Public order offences increased by 1.72% in 2020 and 2.55% in 2021, but saw a decrease of 1.8% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences showed significant increases of 5.79% in 2020 and 9.4% in 2021, with a smaller increase of 1.91% in 2022, but decreased by 4.9% in 2023.

Solihull crime incidents by crime type

A total of 21348 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 7452 (34.9)%
  • Vehicle crime – 2814 (13.2)%
  • Shoplifting – 2200 (10.3)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1501 (7.0)%
  • Other theft – 1455 (6.8)%
  • Public order – 1437 (6.7)%
  • Burglary – 1415 (6.6)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1209 (5.7)%
  • Robbery – 448 (2.1)%
  • Other crime – 390 (1.8)%
  • Drugs – 386 (1.8)%
  • Possession of weapons – 346 (1.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 161 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 134 (0.6)%

How does Solihull compare against nearby areas ?

Solihull ranks 9th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Solihull wards

There are 17 wards within Solihull. Bickenhill, Chelmsley Wood, Kingshurst and Fordbridge has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Solihull

There are 17 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Solihull. Highest crime rates in B40, B37, B27 .

  • B40 – 1768.2
  • B37 – 165.5
  • B27 – 154.7
  • B26 – 129.9
  • B14 – 128.2
  • CV4 – 115.2
  • B36 – 106.1
  • CV7 – 95.0
  • B90 – 85.2
  • B91 – 82.9
  • B92 – 80.7
  • B28 – 80.0
  • CV5 – 72.4
  • B46 – 70.9
  • B94 – 69.8
  • B93 – 48.1
  • CV8 – 45.8

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Nuneaton and Bedworth crime rate

Overview of Nuneaton and Bedworth crime rate

Crime classification: high.

Securing the 6th spot among 25 neighbouring districts in crime prevalence, Nuneaton and Bedworth reported 14,107 criminal activities in 2023. The district, with a population of 134,197, noted a crime rate of 105.12 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight uptick of 1.02% from the preceding year.

The predominant crime types include Violence and sexual offences (37.3%), Anti-social behaviour (17.7%), and Criminal damage and arson (8.4%). The least encountered crimes are Robbery (1.0%), Bicycle theft (0.9%), and Theft from the person (0.6%).

Among the 17 wards in Nuneaton and Bedworth, Abbey (Nuneaton and Bedworth) (302.7), Bede (Nuneaton and Bedworth) (159.8), and Camp Hill (126.8) have the highest crime rates. The wards demonstrating the highest safety are St Nicolas (Nuneaton and Bedworth) (70.2), Bulkington (58.6), and Whitestone (28.7).

Looking at the postcode districts overlapping with Nuneaton and Bedworth, CV2 (125.5), CV6 (118.0), and CV11 (116.1) showcase the highest crime statistics. The most secure postcode districts are CV12 (97.9), CV7 (95.0), and CV13 (50.2).

In Nuneaton and Bedworth, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 6.95% in 2020 and in Vehicle crime by 2.41% in 2022. Violence and sexual offences also saw a rise by 1.9% in 2023. On the other hand, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 6.86% in 2021, 3.45% in 2022, and 4.1% in 2023. Moreover, rates of Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, Other theft, and Shoplifting fell by 2.42%, 1.69%, 1.73%, and 1.64% respectively in 2020, with Vehicle crime decreasing by 2.71% in 2021.

Nuneaton and Bedworth crime incidents by crime type

A total of 14107 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 5255 (37.3)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2499 (17.7)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 1178 (8.4)%
  • Public order – 958 (6.8)%
  • Vehicle crime – 945 (6.7)%
  • Other theft – 742 (5.3)%
  • Shoplifting – 730 (5.2)%
  • Burglary – 615 (4.4)%
  • Other crime – 300 (2.1)%
  • Drugs – 299 (2.1)%
  • Possession of weapons – 231 (1.6)%
  • Robbery – 143 (1.0)%
  • Bicycle theft – 123 (0.9)%
  • Theft from the person – 89 (0.6)%

How does Nuneaton and Bedworth compare against nearby areas ?

Nuneaton and Bedworth ranks 6th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Nuneaton and Bedworth wards

There are 17 wards within Nuneaton and Bedworth. Abbey (Nuneaton and Bedworth), Bede (Nuneaton and Bedworth), Camp Hill has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Nuneaton and Bedworth

There are 7 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Nuneaton and Bedworth. Highest crime rates in CV2, CV6, CV11 .

  • CV2 – 125.5
  • CV6 – 118.0
  • CV11 – 116.1
  • CV10 – 100.6
  • CV12 – 97.9
  • CV7 – 95.0
  • CV13 – 50.2

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Walsall crime rate

Overview of Walsall crime rate

Crime rating – high.

Walsall stands 6th among 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts in terms of crime rates. The year 2023 saw 33592 reported crime incidents. Based on the latest census, Walsall has a population of 284124, leading to a crime rate of 118.23 per 1000 residents. This represents a 7.17% reduction in crime rate compared to the prior year.

Leading crime types in Walsall include Violence and sexual offences (39.1%), Vehicle crime (10.2%), Criminal damage and arson (9.1%), with less frequent incidents being Drugs (1.6%), Theft from the person (0.6%), Bicycle theft (0.4%).

Walsall is divided into 20 wards. Wards experiencing higher crime rates are St Matthew’s (Walsall) (283.3), Pleck (173.3), Willenhall South (166.4). In contrast, the safest wards are Paddock (55.3), Pheasey Park Farm (45.8), Streetly (38.2).

In terms of postcode districts overlapping with Walsall, high crime rates are observed in WS1 (175.2), WS2 (161.9), WV13 (154.5). The safest postcode districts include B43 (77.4), WS5 (66.6), B74 (44.8).

In Walsall, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 5.61 in 2020 and 1.85 in 2023, Criminal damage and arson by 2.15 in 2021, and Other theft by 1.51 in 2021 and 2.91 in 2022. Public order offences rose by 2.61 in 2020 and 3.68 in 2021, while Shoplifting increased by 1.96 in 2023. Vehicle crime rates went up by 2.86 in 2021 and 1.57 in 2022. Violence and sexual offences saw significant increases of 7.51 in 2020 and 14.16 in 2021. However, there were decreases in Anti-social behaviour by -6.32 in 2021 and -5.41 in 2022, Other theft by -1.63 in 2023, Public order by -3.09 in 2023, Shoplifting by -2.2 in 2020, Vehicle crime by -2.16 in 2023, and Violence and sexual offences by -2.09 in 2022 and -5.17 in 2023.

Walsall crime incidents by crime type

A total of 33592 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 13151 (39.1)%
  • Vehicle crime – 3414 (10.2)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 3072 (9.1)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 2650 (7.9)%
  • Other theft – 2242 (6.7)%
  • Shoplifting – 2241 (6.7)%
  • Public order – 2163 (6.4)%
  • Burglary – 1932 (5.8)%
  • Other crime – 682 (2.0)%
  • Possession of weapons – 598 (1.8)%
  • Robbery – 588 (1.8)%
  • Drugs – 527 (1.6)%
  • Theft from the person – 194 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 138 (0.4)%

How does Walsall compare against nearby areas ?

Walsall ranks 6th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Walsall wards

There are 20 wards within Walsall. St Matthew’s (Walsall), Pleck, Willenhall South has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Walsall

There are 14 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Walsall. Highest crime rates in WS1, WS2, WV13 .

  • WS1 – 175.2
  • WS2 – 161.9
  • WV13 – 154.5
  • WS10 – 137.0
  • WV14 – 132.1
  • WS3 – 112.6
  • WV11 – 105.1
  • WS8 – 103.0
  • WS4 – 97.1
  • WV12 – 92.3
  • WS9 – 83.6
  • B43 – 77.4
  • WS5 – 66.6
  • B74 – 44.8

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Rugby crime rate

Overview of Rugby crime rate

Rugby’s crime assessment is low.

Positioned 22nd among 25 local districts in crime rates, Rugby reported 8,111 crimes in 2023. The town, with a population of 114,363, experienced a crime rate of 70.92 per 1,000 people, signifying a 9.18% decrease from the prior year.

Leading crime types in Rugby include Violence and sexual offences (38.7%), Anti-social behaviour (13.6%), and Vehicle crime (8.0%), with the rarest being Robbery (0.6%), Theft from the person (0.5%), and Bicycle theft (0.5%).

Within its 16 wards, Rugby’s areas with the highest crime rates are Benn (147.3), Newbold and Brownsover (130.0), Eastlands (88.0), while the safest wards are Bilton (35.4), Paddox (34.1), Leam Valley (27.4).

In postcode districts overlapping with Rugby, CV2 (125.5), CV11 (116.1), and CV47 (115.3) show the highest crime rates, while CV22 (50.4), CV23 (49.6), CV8 (45.8) are the safest.

In Rugby, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 4.5% in 2020, Shoplifting by 1.77% in 2023, Vehicle crime by 1.93% in 2022, and Violence and sexual offences by 1.82% in 2021. However, there was a decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 8.36% in 2021 and 4.19% in 2023, Burglary by 1.82% in 2020, Criminal damage and arson by 1.66% in 2023, Other theft by 2.21% in 2020 and 1.75% in 2023, Shoplifting by 1.64% in 2020, and Violence and sexual offences by 3.15% in 2022.

Rugby crime incidents by crime type

A total of 8111 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 3141 (38.7)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 1106 (13.6)%
  • Vehicle crime – 648 (8.0)%
  • Public order – 574 (7.1)%
  • Shoplifting – 567 (7.0)%
  • Other theft – 543 (6.7)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 531 (6.5)%
  • Burglary – 301 (3.7)%
  • Drugs – 234 (2.9)%
  • Other crime – 225 (2.8)%
  • Possession of weapons – 110 (1.4)%
  • Robbery – 45 (0.6)%
  • Theft from the person – 44 (0.5)%
  • Bicycle theft – 42 (0.5)%

How does Rugby compare against nearby areas ?

Rugby ranks 22nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Rugby wards

There are 16 wards within Rugby. Benn, Newbold and Brownsover, Eastlands has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Rugby

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Rugby. Highest crime rates in CV2, CV11, CV47 .

  • CV2 – 125.5
  • CV11 – 116.1
  • CV47 – 115.3
  • CV21 – 102.9
  • CV3 – 99.3
  • CV12 – 97.9
  • CV7 – 95.0
  • LE10 – 81.3
  • NN11 – 71.5
  • LE17 – 62.8
  • CV22 – 50.4
  • CV23 – 49.6
  • CV8 – 45.8

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North Warwickshire crime rate

Overview of North Warwickshire crime rate

Crime status in North Warwickshire is evaluated as medium.

Positioned 14th amongst 25 similar boroughs in crime rate, North Warwickshire recorded 5,443 incidents in 2023, within a population of 65,035. This amounts to a crime rate of 83.69 per 1,000 residents, witnessing a 7.02% reduction from the previous year.

Predominant crime categories include Violence and sexual offences (31.9%), Anti-social behaviour (16.5%), and Vehicle crime (12.1%), with the least frequent being Robbery (0.8%), Theft from the person (0.6%), and Bicycle theft (0.2%).

Among its 17 wards, the highest crime rates are found in Fillongley (148.0), Atherstone Central (141.2), and Dordon (132.2), while the safest wards are Polesworth East (53.6), Baddesley and Grendon (53.4), and Newton Regis and Warton (48.6).

In terms of postcode districts, CV10 (100.6), CV12 (97.9), and CV7 (95.0) have the highest crime rates, whereas B75 (75.4), B76 (74.7), and B46 (70.9) are the most secure.

In North Warwickshire, there was an increase in Anti-social behaviour by 8.69% in 2020, Criminal damage and arson by 2.29% and Vehicle crime by 4.35% in 2022, along with a rise in Violence and sexual offences by 2.89% in 2020. Conversely, there was a significant decrease in Anti-social behaviour by 9.77% in 2021, 3.53% in 2022, and 2.85% in 2023. Additionally, Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, and Other theft rates dropped by 2.81%, 2.09%, and 2.64% respectively in 2020, while Vehicle crime decreased by 2.85% in 2021.

North Warwickshire crime incidents by crime type

A total of 5443 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.
  • Violence and sexual offences – 1737 (31.9)%
  • Anti-social behaviour – 899 (16.5)%
  • Vehicle crime – 656 (12.1)%
  • Criminal damage and arson – 441 (8.1)%
  • Other theft – 405 (7.4)%
  • Public order – 345 (6.3)%
  • Burglary – 318 (5.8)%
  • Shoplifting – 243 (4.5)%
  • Drugs – 126 (2.3)%
  • Other crime – 115 (2.1)%
  • Possession of weapons – 70 (1.3)%
  • Robbery – 44 (0.8)%
  • Theft from the person – 32 (0.6)%
  • Bicycle theft – 12 (0.2)%

How does North Warwickshire compare against nearby areas ?

North Warwickshire ranks 14th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in North Warwickshire wards

There are 17 wards within North Warwickshire. Fillongley, Atherstone Central, Dordon has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under North Warwickshire

There are 10 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with North Warwickshire. Highest crime rates in CV10, CV12, CV7 .

  • CV10 – 100.6
  • CV12 – 97.9
  • CV7 – 95.0
  • B79 – 84.3
  • B78 – 84.3
  • B77 – 82.6
  • CV9 – 77.8
  • B75 – 75.4
  • B76 – 74.7
  • B46 – 70.9

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