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Warwickshire Police

West Midlands · Territorial force · 1,100 officers

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Key Statistics

Officers

1,100

Staff

550

Area (sq miles)

764

Population served

590,000

About Warwickshire Police

A smaller force covering Warwick, Nuneaton and Stratford-upon-Avon. Offers a close-knit policing environment with strong collaboration with West Mercia Police for specialist services.

Founded 1840Source: Wikidata (CC0)

Warwickshire Police operates in a predominantly rural area enriched with a blend of urban settings, including Warwick, Nuneaton, and Stratford-upon-Avon. The geographic scope includes picturesque landscapes coupled with small towns, presenting unique challenges and community relations dynamics. The force forms a significant border link with West Mercia Police, enhancing collaborative policing efforts, particularly in specialist services where resources may be shared. Within its jurisdiction, Warwickshire Police is responsible for extensive transport networks, which include major roads and rail routes, necessitating constant vigilance against various transport-related crimes.

The force boasts notable specialist units such as an armed response team, a proactive rural crime team focused on tackling agricultural issues, and a dedicated cybercrime unit that addresses rising digital threats. Furthermore, the dog unit plays a crucial role in both community engagement and operational support during incidents.

Current priorities for Warwickshire Police encompass tackling domestic violence, enhancing public safety through crime reduction initiatives, and fostering community engagement efforts to build trust and transparency. These focus areas highlight the force's commitment to adapting to modern challenges while maintaining strong community ties, making it an attractive place for potential applicants and transferring officers seeking a diverse and supportive working environment.

Current priorities

  • Tackling domestic violence
  • Enhancing public safety
  • Crime reduction initiatives
  • Community engagement efforts

Notable specialisms

Armed Response TeamRural Crime TeamCybercrime UnitDog Unit

Source: About Warwickshire Police. Summary fetched 2026-07-05.

Public-data snapshot

Workforce

Officers

1,100

Staff

550

Total headcount

1,650

Source: Home Office Police Workforce Statistics as of 31 March 2025 · OGL v3

HMICFRS PEEL rating

requires improvement

Inspection cycle: 2023-2025

Source: HMICFRS PEEL assessments · Open Government Licence v3.0

In recent oversight reports

Warwickshire Police is named in 1 recent IOPC investigation outcome or HMICFRS thematic report.

  • Terms of reference: Home Secretary’s commission for a thematic inspection of the handling of misconduct in fire and rescue services

    2023-07-19 · HMICFRS

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From data.police.uk

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Engagement & social channels

Stop and search

Latest available month: 2026-08. 109 recorded stop-and-search records that month. Officer-defined ethnicity was recorded on 94.5% of records.

By object of search (2026-08)

Controlled drugs48
Article for use in theft16
Offensive weapons13
Stolen goods12
Anything to threaten or harm anyone7
Firearms6
Detailed object of search unavailable5
Psychoactive substances1
Game or poaching equipment1

By outcome (2026-08)

A no further action disposal86
Arrest14
Community resolution5
Summons / charged by post3
Khat or Cannabis warning1

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Source: data.police.uk · Open Government Licence v3.0

Recorded crime by category

4,700 crimes recorded by Warwickshire Police in 2026-08 (latest published month), by category. Counted from the published street-level archive; England, Wales & Northern Ireland only.

Crime type (2026-08)Recorded
Violence and sexual offences1,517
Anti-social behaviour1,302
Criminal damage and arson328
Public order293
Shoplifting279
Other theft269
Vehicle crime205
Burglary166
Other crime96
Drugs85
Robbery58
Possession of weapons46
Bicycle theft30
Theft from the person26
Total4,700

Source: data.police.uk street-level archive · Open Government Licence v3.0

Deaths during or following police contact

IOPC-recorded fatalities involving Warwickshire Police over 2004/05 to 2024/25 (2024/25 in brackets). These use the IOPC’s five categories, which have different definitions and are not additive. Figures count incidents the IOPC attributed to Warwickshire Police; see the national page for how multi-force incidents are handled.

Road traffic: 10 (2024/25: 2)Fatal shootings: 0 (2024/25: 0)In/following custody: 7 (2024/25: 1)Apparent suicides: 13 (2024/25: 0)Other contact: 12 (2024/25: 0)

Recruitment

How to join Warwickshire Police

Application stages, entry routes, fitness and vetting requirements.

Open data for this force

Specialist Units

Regional Organised Crime Unit
Firearms
Roads Policing
Dog Unit
Rural Crime Team

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