Coleshill (North Warwickshire) Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Coleshill (North Warwickshire) reported a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, marking a 20.3% reduction below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 12.5% increase from the previous month, remains significantly lower than the national benchmark. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.9%) and criminal damage and arson (11.1%). Seasonal factors likely played a role, as February is typically a period of low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in crime trends. The area’s built-up nature, combined with its location within North Warwickshire—a region historically characterised by lower urban density—may contribute to the relatively low crime rates. Violence and sexual offences, in particular, were 27% below the UK average, a trend consistent with broader patterns in smaller communities where community policing and local engagement initiatives may have a measurable impact. Anti-social behaviour also showed a notable 23% gap below the UK rate, suggesting that local efforts to address nuisance crimes are yielding results. However, the data also highlights areas of concern: criminal damage and arson, though lower than expected, were 30% above the UK average, and burglary and other theft categories were 60% and 5% above national rates respectively. These discrepancies may reflect specific vulnerabilities, such as the presence of older housing stock in Coleshill that could be more susceptible to damage or theft. The overall picture is one of a community that, while not immune to crime, demonstrates a capacity to maintain conditions that are safer than the national average. This contrast with certain categories where rates are higher than expected underscores the need for targeted interventions to address specific risks, even as broader efforts to reduce crime continue to show progress.

February 2026 saw sharp increases in burglary (+200%) and other theft (+200%), with both categories rising from one to three incidents. Robbery also doubled, marking a 100% increase from zero to one. These spikes contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson (-50%) and public order offences (-50%), which fell from eight to four and two to one respectively. Violence and sexual offences remained 27% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may partly reflect the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 16.7%, though it remained 23% below the UK rate. The most striking deviation from national norms was in shoplifting, which was 83% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail environments or enforcement practices may be influencing this category. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas where crime is rising, while maintaining efforts to sustain the positive trends observed in other categories.

Coleshill's crime rate rose by 12.5% in February 2026 compared to January, moving from 4.6 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 20.3% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in the built-up area, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 195 residents, placing Coleshill in a category where crime is relatively rare compared to the national picture. The population context underscores that even small fluctuations in crime numbers can have a measurable impact on local statistics. While the rise in February may raise questions, the overall rate remains comfortably below the UK benchmark, suggesting that broader trends in the area continue to support safer conditions. This perspective is critical for residents assessing risk and for policymakers evaluating long-term progress.