Total Crime Rate
44.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Plank Lane area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Coleshill North , and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 266 local areas in North Warwickshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Plank Lane (B46 1SG) in the last 12 months was 44.7 per 1,000 residents and was 31.9% lower than the Coleshill North average (65.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Plank Lane (B46 1SG), the main crime hotspot is near Long Leys Croft. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Water Orton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Addison Place | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Long Leys Croft | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Long Leys Croft | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Avenue | Under investigation |
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