Total Crime Rate
105.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025King Edward Road area has the 15th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Benn , and the 74th highest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around King Edward Road (CV21 2TA) in the last 12 months was 105.3 per 1,000 residents and was 18.7% lower than the Benn average (129.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 45.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 197.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around King Edward Road (CV21 2TA), the main crime hotspot is near William Street. Police recorded 74 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Benn| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charles Warren Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gas Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gas Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Omega Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Woodside Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Murrayian Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Murrayian Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Albert Square | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Murrayian Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Murrayian Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Gas Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Albert Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Castle Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | William Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Omega Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Arnold Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gas Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lodge Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bath Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Kimberley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bath Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Railway Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Railway Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | William Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Albert Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sycamore Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Regent Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Holbrook Avenue | Under investigation |
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