Total Crime Rate
272.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Arley and Whitacre , and the 9th highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Church Close (CV10 0LZ) in the last 12 months was 272.4 per 1,000 residents and was 228.7% higher than the Arley and Whitacre average (82.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -42.2% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 37 (≈ 132.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Close (CV10 0LZ), the main crime hotspot is near Church Road. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Castle Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Swift Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Victoria Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Church Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Horse Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Horse Lane | Under investigation |
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