Nuneaton vs Wigginton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Nuneaton

CV10 · Warwickshire

249

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences83
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Criminal damage & arson22

Wigginton

B79 · Staffordshire

44

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Other theft5
  • Vehicle crime5

Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 249 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nuneaton recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 249 incidents compared to 44, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nuneaton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (48) and Criminal damage & arson (22), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). Nuneaton sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nuneaton or Wigginton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 44 vs 249 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Nuneaton and Wigginton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Nuneaton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 249).

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