Warwick Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Warwick’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents places it 32.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a significant divergence that underscores the area’s distinct crime profile. Violence and sexual offences (254 cases, 32.2% of total crimes) remain the most prevalent category, though they are 38% below the UK average. This pattern is consistent with Warwick’s character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where violent crime is often concentrated in nightlife zones but mitigated by community engagement initiatives. Anti-social behaviour (127 cases) and shoplifting (72 cases) follow closely, both well below UK averages by 28%, reflecting the impact of local efforts to manage public order and retail crime. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as November’s shorter evenings and the post-Black Friday period likely reduced opportunities for theft and anti-social activity. However, the 18% above-average rate for 'Other crime' (37 cases) highlights a potential gap in data categorisation or unaddressed issues requiring further analysis. The overall picture illustrates a town with relatively low crime rates, though targeted attention to emerging categories like 'Other crime' could enhance safety outcomes.

November 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with bicycle theft increasing by 112.5% from 8 to 17 incidents—a jump that likely reflects heightened cycling activity during the post-Black Friday period or increased theft in high-traffic zones. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 52.1%, from 94 to 45 cases, possibly due to reduced public gatherings as Bonfire Night passed. Robbery also dropped by 50%, from 6 to 3 incidents, a decline consistent with the seasonal lull in nightlife activity. Warwick’s 'Other crime' category (37 incidents) exceeded the UK average by 18%, suggesting a need for closer examination of unclassified offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting (72 cases) and anti-social behaviour (127 cases) remained well below UK averages by 28%, indicating effective local strategies in retail and community policing.

Warwick’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 23.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends, as November’s shorter evenings and post-Black Friday shopping lull may temper activity in high-traffic areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 26 reported crimes each day, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 196 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the relative safety of Warwick compared to the UK average, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations. When contextualised against the local population of 154,889, the 790 total crimes reported in November represent a manageable burden, with the majority concentrated in property and violent crime categories. The drop from October’s rate may also reflect improved policing focus during the autumn months, though this remains speculative without further data.