Crime Rate in Cheylesmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheylesmore

The total recorded crimes in Cheylesmore, Coventry, UK in March 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheylesmore crime rate of 3.18 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 Cheylesmore, encompassing approximately 36,157 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cheylesmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Quinton Parade with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Cheylesmore?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Cheylesmore demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 1394 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cheylesmore recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cheylesmore had fewer crimes than the Coventry average, with 1,478 crimes compared to 2,283. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cheylesmore recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cheylesmore Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cheylesmore has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 3.18 ranking 12th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Cheylesmore crimes were 1,394. The crime rate of Cheylesmore in 2024 was 38.55 (year) or 3.21 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cheylesmore were around 1,478 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.88 (year) or 3.41 (month) ranking 14 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
Bablake112 131,397 131,518 13
Whoberley103 141,116 171,260 16
Woodlands99 171,358 151,473 15
Earlsdon99 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody60 18874 181,136 18

Cheylesmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202526
January 202538
December 202440
November 202436
October 202449
September 202431
July 202442
June 2024104
May 202439
April 202439

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 202412
April 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202517
December 20248
November 202419
October 202423
September 20245
July 202413
June 202424
May 202418
April 202418

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412
July 202412
June 202418
May 20249
April 202412

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
November 202416
October 202413
September 202414
July 202414
June 202430
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
July 20242
June 20248
May 202416
April 202410

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 202412
September 202412
July 202411
June 202420
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
July 20248
June 202418
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cheylesmore in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Quinton Parade (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Whitley Village (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
6. Okehampton Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. London Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Wheler Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
9. Scimitar Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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