Nuneaton and Bedworth Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Nuneaton and Bedworth during August 2025, 9.9 crimes were reported, placing the area 22.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 101 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the daily reality of crime in this mid-sized town. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.1% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 27.2% and shoplifting at 9.5%. These patterns align with August's seasonal dynamics, a peak holiday month when tourism and temporary absences from homes may heighten burglary risks, though no specific data on holiday-related incidents is available. The prominence of violent crime may reflect the area's mix of urban and semi-rural character, where public spaces and community hubs serve as both social centres and potential hotspots for conflict. Anti-social behaviour's high prevalence could also be linked to the town's commercial and residential density, where public areas and transport networks may amplify such activity. Despite this, property crime rates remain relatively stable compared to other months, with shoplifting and vehicle crime showing modest increases. The overall crime profile suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces and community engagement to address the root causes of violence and disorder, though can be inferred from the data alone.

August 2025 saw a 24% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 308 to 382 incidents, marking the most significant monthly change in the dataset. This surge may be tied to the summer season, when increased social activity and outdoor events could contribute to higher levels of disorder. Conversely, possession of weapons decreased by 35.3%, from 17 to 11 cases, a drop that contrasts with the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, though the local rate remains 11% above the national figure. Violent crimes, at 3.2 per 1,000, were 11% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent challenge in reducing interpersonal violence. Meanwhile, bicycle theft increased by 20%, from 5 to 6 incidents, a figure that is 100% below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, suggesting that local cycling infrastructure or theft prevention measures may be effective. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 24% rise in anti-social behaviour, which could impact public safety in areas with high foot traffic, such as town centres or transport hubs. The data also shows that other theft, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 22% below the UK average, indicating that while some property crime categories are performing below expectations, others remain high.

The crime rate in August 2025 was 9.9 per 1,000, a marginal 0.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.0 per 1,000, suggesting a stable trend over the summer period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 45 crimes per day, a figure that provides a concrete sense of the scale of incidents affecting residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 101 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the risk faced by individuals living in Nuneaton and Bedworth. When compared to the UK average, the area's crime rate remains higher, with the overall rate 22.2% above the national figure. This discrepancy is most pronounced in anti-social behaviour, which was 85% above the UK average, and in robbery, which was 82% above the national rate. However, certain categories, such as drugs offences, were 63% below the UK average, indicating a complex mix of local factors influencing crime patterns. The population context is critical: with 141,565 residents, the area's density may contribute to higher rates of property crime and disorder, while lower rates in categories like theft from the person suggest potential differences in policing or community engagement strategies compared to other regions.