Crime Rate in Bablake: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bablake

The total recorded crimes in Bablake, Coventry, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bablake crime rate of 3.20 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 Bablake, encompassing approximately 33,721 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-9.26% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Bablake Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eversleigh Road with total crimes: 9
  • Long Lane with total crimes: 7
  • John Murphy Gardens with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bablake?

To understand the safety of Bablake, we need to analyze Bablake crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Bablake demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 1397 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bablake recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Bablake had fewer crimes than the Coventry average, with 1,518 crimes compared to 2,283. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bablake recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Coventry, Bablake has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bablake Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bablake has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 3.20 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Bablake crimes were 1,397. The crime rate of Bablake in 2024 was 41.43 (year) or 3.45 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bablake were around 1,518 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.02 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bablake)CrimesRank (Bablake)CrimesRank (Bablake)
St Michael's678 18,833 17,102 1
Foleshill318 23,854 24,181 2
Henley261 33,131 33,400 3
Longford163 62,449 42,451 4
Lower Stoke220 42,355 51,889 8
Radford162 72,211 72,435 5
Binley and Willenhall186 52,229 62,405 6
Upper Stoke142 82,052 82,140 7
Wyken103 131,639 101,883 9
Westwood102 151,938 91,595 12
Cheylesmore132 91,394 141,478 14
Sherbourne131 101,537 111,796 10
Holbrook125 111,483 121,786 11
Woodlands102 141,358 151,473 15
Whoberley93 171,116 171,260 16
Earlsdon97 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody62 18874 181,136 18

Bablake Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 202513
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 202411
November 20249
October 20248
September 202411

A total of 197 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 202514
April 202510
March 202518
February 202519
January 202512
December 20247
November 202420
October 202436
September 202443
August 20241

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202554
May 202534
April 202544
March 202537
February 202525
January 202527
December 202429
November 202433
October 202436
September 202436
August 20241

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202511
April 202510
March 202512
February 20253
January 20253
December 202412
November 20246
October 202411
September 20244

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20253
March 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202510
December 20245
November 20241
October 202412
September 20249

High Crime Locations Bablake in July 2025

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

1. Eversleigh Road (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Long Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. John Murphy Gardens (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tamworth Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Halifax Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Overslade Crescent (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Taunton Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Thistley Field West (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. North Brook Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fullers Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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