Crime Rate in Bablake: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bablake

The total recorded crimes in Bablake, Coventry, UK in March 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bablake crime rate of 3.32 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (48.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
Bablake Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Brook Road with total crimes: 6
  • Thompsons Road with total crimes: 5
  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bablake has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 3.32 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coventry)CrimesRank (Coventry)CrimesRank (Coventry)
St Michael's687 18,833 17,102 1
Foleshill250 33,854 24,181 2
Henley274 23,131 33,400 3
Longford185 52,449 42,451 4
Binley and Willenhall195 42,229 62,405 6
Radford134 102,211 72,435 5
Lower Stoke184 62,355 51,889 8
Upper Stoke146 82,052 82,140 7
Wyken148 71,639 101,883 9
Westwood145 91,938 91,595 12
Sherbourne117 111,537 111,796 10
Holbrook100 151,483 121,786 11
Cheylesmore115 121,394 141,478 14
Whoberley103 141,116 171,260 16
Woodlands99 171,358 151,473 15
Earlsdon99 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody60 18874 181,136 18

Bablake Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (39 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 202410

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 312 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202519
January 202512
December 20247
November 202420
October 202436
September 202443
August 20241
July 202414
June 202462
May 202441
April 202439

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202525
January 202527
December 202429
November 202433
October 202436
September 202436
August 20241
July 202438
June 202472
May 202447
April 202445

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 202413

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20253
December 202411
November 20249
October 20248
September 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 202414
April 202410

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.22 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
April 20248

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244

High Crime Locations Bablake in March 2025

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

1. North Brook Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Thompsons Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Milford Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stevenson Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hardy Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. Conrad Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Church Park Close (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Long Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wallace Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1

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