Crime Rate in Coventry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coventry

The total recorded crimes in Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 3,128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coventry crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Coventry, encompassing approximately 345,321 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1195) incidents (-0.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (298) incidents (10.37% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (286) incidents (1.42% increase)
Coventry Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St John'S Street with total crimes: 41
  • Burges with total crimes: 34
  • Dalby Close with total crimes: 24

Coventry Police Info:

West Midlands Police

How safe is Coventry?

To understand the safety of Coventry, we need to analyze Coventry crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Coventry has recorded 41,087 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 118.98 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 78 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 41,099 crimes with a crime rate of 119.02, ranking it 68 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to West Midlands:

    • In 2024, Coventry demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Midlands average, with 41087 crimes compared to 51799.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Coventry had fewer crimes than the West Midlands average, with 41,099 crimes compared to 53,565. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Coventry is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Midlands, Coventry has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Coventry Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Michael's (625 crimes), and the safest, Wainbody (71 crimes), is 554 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Coventry.

Similarly, the area of Central Coventry (416 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Allesley Green & Lower Eastern Green (14 crimes), with a difference of 402 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Coventry.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Michael's625
Henley288
Foleshill281
Longford198
Lower Stoke189

Safest Wards:

Cheylesmore89
Whoberley87
Bablake83
Earlsdon75
Wainbody71

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Coventry416
Foleshill East150
Hillfields134
Lower Stoke & Gosford Park132
Clifford Park123

Safest Areas:

Ravensdale23
Coundon20
Finham Park16
Allesley Park14
Allesley Green & Lower Eastern Green14

Coventry Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coventry has recorded 3,128 crimes with crime rate of 9.06 ranking 112th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2024, the total Coventry crimes were 41,087. The crime rate of Coventry in 2024 was 118.98 (year) or 9.92 (month) ranking it 78 danzarous in the UK. Coventry ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coventry were around 41,099 crimes with yearly crime rate of 119.02 (year) or 9.92 (month) ranking 68 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Midlands, Coventry ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Coventry

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley2,497 728,630 731,146 7
Solihull1,593 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,570 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell3,192 338,740 540,962 3
Wolverhampton2,497 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham14,454 1168,980 1173,610 1

Coventry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1195 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (298 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1203 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (296 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1216 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (355 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1122 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 335 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1140 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (295 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1260 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 269 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1233 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (297 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1223 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (374 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1201 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (374 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1385 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 357 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2763 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 251.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 374 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025286
April 2025282
March 2025208
February 2025272
January 2025227
December 2024154
November 2024295
October 2024353
September 2024374
August 20241
July 2024311

A total of 1579 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 143.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 231 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025203
April 2025132
March 2025145
February 2025119
January 2025116
December 2024113
November 2024175
October 2024188
September 2024153
August 20244
July 2024231

A total of 1420 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 142.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 177 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 2025116
March 2025141
February 2025129
January 2025149
December 2024153
November 2024125
October 2024177
September 2024174
July 2024142

A total of 268 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202527
March 202523
February 202531
January 202519
December 202421
November 202433
October 202438
September 202426
July 202422

A total of 496 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 45.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202566
April 202547
March 202553
February 202545
January 202549
December 202435
November 202455
October 202455
September 202436
August 20242
July 202453

A total of 3091 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 281.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 355 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025298
April 2025270
March 2025355
February 2025335
January 2025295
December 2024269
November 2024297
October 2024333
September 2024333
August 20241
July 2024305

A total of 2325 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 232.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025246
April 2025211
March 2025243
February 2025201
January 2025202
December 2024222
November 2024213
October 2024265
September 2024240
July 2024282

A total of 575 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202556
March 202552
February 202554
January 202542
December 202455
November 202474
October 202477
September 202462
July 202450

A total of 396 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202546
March 202540
February 202527
January 202527
December 202426
November 202437
October 202443
September 202462
August 20241
July 202447

A total of 635 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202554
March 202564
February 202573
January 202565
December 202446
November 202474
October 202476
September 202463
August 20242
July 202466

A total of 827 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202581
March 202595
February 202585
January 202585
December 202495
November 2024100
October 202483
September 202461
August 20242
July 202467

A total of 2078 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 188.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025191
April 2025201
March 2025180
February 2025173
January 2025183
December 2024218
November 2024216
October 2024240
September 2024238
August 20244
July 2024234

A total of 12194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1108.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1385 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251195
April 20251203
March 20251216
February 20251122
January 20251140
December 20241260
November 20241233
October 20241223
September 20241201
August 202416
July 20241385

A total of 3104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 282.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 374 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025283
April 2025296
March 2025338
February 2025290
January 2025280
December 2024265
November 2024294
October 2024374
September 2024326
August 20241
July 2024357

High Crime Locations Coventry in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Coventry postcode area is presented below.

1. St John'S Street (Map)
Total41
Public order16
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson5
2. Burges (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences17
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1
3. Dalby Close (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting23
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting21
Robbery1
5. Cloister Croft (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting13
Public order3
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1

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