Nuneaton and Bedworth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Nuneaton and Bedworth recorded a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 in November 2025, placing it 20.5% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects the area’s mix of urban and suburban environments, which can influence crime patterns. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.2% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (20.5%), and criminal damage and arson (8.1%). Seasonal factors, such as the dark evenings of November and the proximity to Bonfire Night, likely contributed to the elevated levels of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The Black Friday shopping period may have also influenced shoplifting rates. decline from October. Violence and sexual offences remain 13% above the UK average, consistent with the area’s historical challenges in addressing violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, is 70% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to local community dynamics and the impact of seasonal events on public spaces. These trends underscore the need for targeted strategies to address high-risk categories while considering the interplay of environmental and social factors.

November 2025 saw a 3.7% decrease in the overall crime rate compared to October, but certain categories experienced sharp fluctuations. Possession of weapons surged by 110%, rising from 10 to 21 incidents—a figure 186% above the UK average. This spike may be linked to increased policing activity or unexplained trends in illicit activity. Bicycle theft rose by 62.5%, potentially influenced by colder weather and reduced visibility, though the category remains 67% above the UK average. In contrast, public order offences fell by 32.7%, due to heightened community efforts or event-specific policing around Bonfire Night. Shoplifting also declined by 21.1%, which could reflect the impact of Black Friday sales, though this category remains 5% below the UK average. These shifts highlight the area’s vulnerability to seasonal and event-driven crime patterns, with some categories showing marked divergence from national trends.

The crime rate in November 2025 (8.8 per 1,000) marked a 3.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight improvement in safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 42 crimes per day, a figure that, while local to Nuneaton and Bedworth, highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 141,565 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 113 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime in this area. When scaled to the population, the rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, particularly in categories such as violent crimes and anti-social behaviour, which are 13% and 70% above the UK average, respectively. This comparison underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas and the importance of contextual factors, such as local demographics and seasonal events, in shaping crime patterns.