Total Crime Rate
29.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elstop Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Clifton, Newton and Churchover , and the 98th lowest crime rate of 349 local areas in Rugby .
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 Elstop Avenue (CV23 0GQ) in the last 12 months was 29.2 per 1,000 residents and was 35.1% lower than the Clifton, Newton and Churchover average (45.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elstop Avenue (CV23 0GQ), the main crime hotspot is near Smithhill Place. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Clifton, Newton and Churchover| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Furlong | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linnet Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linnet Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linnet Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Linnet Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fern Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Meadowsweet | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Smithhill Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crowsfurlong | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Smithhill Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Central Park Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Smithhill Place | Under investigation |
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