North Warwickshire Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Warwickshire's August 2025 crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents matches the UK average precisely, yet the distribution of crime types reveals a significant shift in local dynamics. For the first time in recent months, violent crimes — specifically violence and sexual offences — dominate the crime profile, accounting for 28.3% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 35.6% (194 total). This inversion of the usual property-crime dominance may be influenced by August's peak tourism season, which typically increases foot traffic in town centres and rural estates. The breakdown shows that anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue, with 139 incidents (25.5% of all crimes) — 44% above the UK average — a figure that suggests challenges in managing public spaces during summer months. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (55 incidents) and criminal damage (46 incidents) remain elevated, 105% and 19% above UK averages respectively, likely tied to the area's mix of urban and rural environments. Seasonal factors appear to drive the rise in burglary, which surged 105.9% from July to 35 cases — a 0.5-per-1,000 rate, 85% above the UK average. This aligns with the seasonal context of August, when empty homes and increased transient populations may heighten burglary risks. The data also highlights a 52% shortfall in shoplifting compared to the UK average (21 cases), reflecting the area's retail mix, which may include smaller, locally owned businesses less targeted by organized theft. This complex picture underscores the need for localized strategies that address both the seasonal volatility of tourism-related crimes and the persistent challenges of anti-social behaviour in public spaces.

The balance between property and violent crime in August 2025 shifted markedly, with violent crimes accounting for 28.3% of all incidents compared to property crimes at 35.6% (194 total). This inversion — typically dominated by property crime — may reflect increased public activity during the summer holiday season. Burglary rose 105.9% from July, reaching 35 incidents — a 2.6-per-1,000 rate, 85% above the UK average. This surge, coupled with a 300% spike in theft from the person (from 1 to 4 cases), suggests targeted opportunism in high-traffic areas. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell 8.3%, remaining 20% below the UK average at 2.3 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, surged 44% above the UK average, with 139 incidents — a figure that would interest residents concerned about public safety in local parks and shopping centres. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal factors and localized crime patterns.

North Warwickshire's crime rate in August 2025 rose 7.3% compared to July 2025, moving from 7.6 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents — a marginal shift but consistent with seasonal patterns. Daily crime figures show 18 incidents per day on average, a number that aligns with typical August activity levels in a mixed urban-rural area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 123 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains stable against historical averages for this district. This figure, while seemingly low, reflects the cumulative impact of specific crime types, such as the 35 burglaries recorded, which represent a 105% increase over July. The population context highlights that 67,117 residents are spread across communities with varying risk profiles, from commuter suburbs to rural villages, each contributing to the overall statistical picture. The rate's alignment with the UK average suggests no systemic deviation, though localized factors — such as increased tourism in August — may influence certain crime categories more than others.