Cawston (Rugby) Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Cawston (Rugby)’s crime profile in January 2026 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with a total crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—41.2% below the national figure of 6.8. This built-up area, integrated within Rugby’s urban fabric, recorded 25 crimes over the month, distributed across seven categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32% of total incidents (8 cases), the highest proportion, though this rate was 48% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed at 28% (7 cases), slightly exceeding the UK average by 18%, potentially reflecting local social dynamics in a mixed-use neighbourhood. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, shorter days, and reduced retail activity—may partly explain the lower property crime rates compared to other months. For instance, vehicle crime, typically higher in urban areas, was 46% below the UK average at 0.2 per 1,000. However, bicycle theft emerged as an outlier, surging to 0.2 per 1,000 (300% above the UK average), due to increased winter cycling or inadequate storage infrastructure. The data also highlights a small but notable increase in public order offences (up 100% from zero to two cases), which could be linked to the post-holiday transition period’s social adjustments. Overall, Cawston’s crime picture underscores its relatively low exposure to crime compared to the UK, with a balanced mix of violent and non-violent incidents that aligns with its role as a semi-rural extension of a larger town.

January 2026 saw a dramatic 100% increase in bicycle theft, with one reported incident—marking a stark departure from the previous month’s zero cases. This surge, though isolated, may reflect seasonal factors such as post-holiday maintenance delays or increased visibility of bikes during shorter daylight hours. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 38.5%, from 13 to 8 cases, a shift consistent with the post-holiday period’s reduced social activity. Anti-social behaviour remained the second-most common crime type at 28% of total incidents, though it was 18% above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. Bicycle theft in Cawston was 300% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a figure that could signal local vulnerabilities such as inadequate bike storage in residential areas. The crime mix also showed a slight tilt towards violent crimes (32% of total) compared to property crimes (28%), a balance that diverges from the UK’s higher proportion of property-related offences.

Cawston (Rugby) maintained a stable crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency contrasts with the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, positioning the area 41.2% below the national level. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern typical of smaller built-up areas. On a monthly scale, the 25 reported crimes corresponded to one incident for every 251 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of crime in this community. While the UK’s overall rate remains higher, the local population’s experience highlights a stark divergence in crime exposure. This disparity may partly reflect Cawston’s integration within Rugby’s broader infrastructure, which could dilute crime concentrations compared to more densely populated urban centres. The data also underscores the area’s relative safety, with no significant upward trends in any category over the past month.