Crime Rate in Binley and Willenhall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Binley and Willenhall

The total recorded crimes in Binley and Willenhall, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Binley and Willenhall crime rate of 3.73 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 Binley and Willenhall, encompassing approximately 45,819 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (-2.99% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Binley and Willenhall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dalby Close with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Joe Obrien Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Binley and Willenhall?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Binley and Willenhall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 2229 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Binley and Willenhall witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Binley and Willenhall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Coventry average, with 2,405 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Binley and Willenhall witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Binley and Willenhall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Binley and Willenhall has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 3.73 ranking 8th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Binley and Willenhall crimes were 2,229. The crime rate of Binley and Willenhall in 2024 was 48.65 (year) or 4.05 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Binley and Willenhall were around 2,405 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.49 (year) or 4.37 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Binley and Willenhall)CrimesRank (Binley and Willenhall)CrimesRank (Binley and Willenhall)
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
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
Bablake83 161,397 131,518 13
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

Binley and Willenhall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 65 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order 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 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202513
February 20255
January 202512
December 202414
November 202413
October 20247
September 202411
July 202413
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 944 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202567
March 202582
February 202565
January 202567
December 202492
November 202469
October 202461
September 202466
August 20244
July 202470
June 2024160
May 202476

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 202513
December 20246
November 202423
October 202413
September 202415
July 202417
June 202450
May 202427

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202521
March 202513
February 202513
January 202520
December 202411
November 202421
October 202430
September 202411
July 202422
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202531
March 202518
February 202527
January 202525
December 20246
November 20249
October 202414
September 20248
July 20249
June 202438
May 20248

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202512
February 20253
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
August 20241
July 20247
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
December 20244
November 20244
September 20244
June 20244

A total of 201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202510
February 202513
January 202515
December 202415
November 202420
October 202411
September 202424
July 202421
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 202511
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 202411
October 20246
September 20249
July 20248
June 202436
May 202415

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20259
January 202512
December 20242
November 202410
October 20244
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

High Crime Locations Binley and Willenhall in May 2025

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

1. Dalby Close (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Joe Obrien Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Yarningale Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Woodpecker Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kingsmead Mews (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
7. Upper Park (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Laneside (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Winnallthorpe (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Montgomery Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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