Crime Rate in Coventry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coventry

The total recorded crimes in Coventry, UK in January 2026 are around 2,579 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coventry crime rate of 7.47 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1063) incidents (-3.01% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (248) incidents (-13.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (216) incidents (10.77% increase)
Coventry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burges with total crimes: 28
  • Cloister Croft with total crimes: 21
  • Joe Obrien Close with total crimes: 19

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 (621 crimes), and the safest, Wainbody (45 crimes), is 576 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Coventry.

Similarly, the area of Central Coventry (406 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Allesley Park (9 crimes), with a difference of 397 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Coventry.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Michael's621
Foleshill246
Henley187
Radford159
Lower Stoke158

Safest Wards:

Cheylesmore79
Bablake74
Earlsdon74
Whoberley59
Wainbody45

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Coventry406
Lower Stoke & Gosford Park136
Foleshill East127
Hillfields123
Willenhall98

Safest Areas:

Wyken Croft16
Ravensdale15
Allesley Green & Lower Eastern Green14
Finham Park10
Allesley Park9

Coventry Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Coventry has recorded 2,579 crimes with crime rate of 7.47 ranking 119th 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley2,068 728,630 731,146 7
Solihull1,450 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,389 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell2,792 338,740 540,962 3
Wolverhampton2,136 232,370 233,152 2
Birmingham12,381 1168,980 1173,610 1

Coventry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1063 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (248 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1096 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 286 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1106 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (309 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1188 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (345 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1189 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (264 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1231 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (284 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1311 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 309 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1383 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (365 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 506 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202544
November 202549
October 202557
September 202539
August 202541
July 202546
June 202552
May 202540
April 202546
March 202540
February 202527

A total of 2786 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 232.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026168
December 2025161
November 2025271
October 2025214
September 2025259
August 2025275
July 2025207
June 2025183
May 2025286
April 2025282
March 2025208
February 2025272

A total of 3556 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 296.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 355 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026248
December 2025286
November 2025309
October 2025345
September 2025264
August 2025284
July 2025309
June 2025253
May 2025298
April 2025270
March 2025355
February 2025335

A total of 665 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202663
December 202544
November 202553
October 202555
September 202549
August 202552
July 202567
June 202571
May 202566
April 202547
March 202553
February 202545

A total of 705 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202656
December 202566
November 202570
October 202542
September 202549
August 202543
July 202563
June 202573
May 202552
April 202554
March 202564
February 202573

A total of 1015 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202669
December 202584
November 202587
October 202579
September 202585
August 202591
July 202592
June 202594
May 202573
April 202581
March 202595
February 202585

A total of 2716 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 226.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 256 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026216
December 2025195
November 2025251
October 2025216
September 2025227
August 2025219
July 2025256
June 2025235
May 2025246
April 2025211
March 2025243
February 2025201

A total of 2660 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 221.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 365 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026101
December 202570
November 202596
October 2025173
September 2025162
August 2025221
July 2025265
June 2025365
May 2025283
April 2025296
March 2025338
February 2025290

A total of 327 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202525
November 202528
October 202530
September 202527
August 202521
July 202527
June 202532
May 202528
April 202527
March 202523
February 202531

A total of 14303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1191.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1383 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261063
December 20251096
November 20251106
October 20251188
September 20251189
August 20251231
July 20251311
June 20251383
May 20251195
April 20251203
March 20251216
February 20251122

A total of 693 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202659
December 202551
November 202555
October 202553
September 202570
August 202565
July 202554
June 202571
May 202553
April 202556
March 202552
February 202554

A total of 1813 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 151.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026137
December 2025143
November 2025158
October 2025134
September 2025144
August 2025157
July 2025179
June 2025162
May 2025203
April 2025132
March 2025145
February 2025119

A total of 2274 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 189.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026178
December 2025170
November 2025225
October 2025203
September 2025177
August 2025207
July 2025178
June 2025191
May 2025191
April 2025201
March 2025180
February 2025173

A total of 1732 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026168
December 2025124
November 2025175
October 2025175
September 2025143
August 2025178
July 2025131
June 2025138
May 2025114
April 2025116
March 2025141
February 2025129

High Crime Locations Coventry in January 2026

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

1. Burges (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences14
Robbery3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
2. Cloister Croft (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences21
3. Joe Obrien Close (Map)
Total19
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting13
Burglary3
Other theft2
Public order1
5. Ironmonger Row (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1

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