Crime Rate in Bablake: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bablake

The total recorded crimes in Bablake, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bablake crime rate of 2.46 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Bablake Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eversleigh Road with total crimes: 6
  • The Bridle Path with total crimes: 5
  • Long Lane with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Bablake has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 2.46 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bablake)CrimesRank (Bablake)CrimesRank (Bablake)
St Michael's625 18,833 17,102 1
Foleshill281 33,854 24,181 2
Henley288 23,131 33,400 3
Longford198 42,449 42,451 4
Radford175 62,211 72,435 5
Lower Stoke189 52,355 51,889 8
Binley and Willenhall171 82,229 62,405 6
Upper Stoke172 72,052 82,140 7
Wyken132 101,639 101,883 9
Westwood147 91,938 91,595 12
Sherbourne127 111,537 111,796 10
Holbrook117 121,483 121,786 11
Woodlands101 131,358 151,473 15
Cheylesmore89 141,394 141,478 14
Whoberley87 151,116 171,260 16
Earlsdon75 171,237 161,171 17
Wainbody71 18874 181,136 18

Bablake Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 202411
November 20249
October 20248
September 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 297 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202518
February 202519
January 202512
December 20247
November 202420
October 202436
September 202443
August 20241
July 202414
June 202462
May 202441

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202544
March 202537
February 202525
January 202527
December 202429
November 202433
October 202436
September 202436
August 20241
July 202438
June 202472
May 202447

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202512
February 20253
January 20253
December 202412
November 20246
October 202411
September 20244
July 202410
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 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
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bablake in May 2025

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

1. Eversleigh Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. The Bridle Path (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
3. Long Lane (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Herders Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
6. North Brook Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Halifax Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mackenzie Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Brick Hill Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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