Crime Rate in Cheylesmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheylesmore

The total recorded crimes in Cheylesmore, Coventry, UK in July 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheylesmore crime rate of 3.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Cheylesmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Fred Lee Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Daintree Croft 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 areas in the Coventry.

    • 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 areas in the Coventry.

  • 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 July 2025 the Cheylesmore has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheylesmore)CrimesRank (Cheylesmore)CrimesRank (Cheylesmore)
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
Sherbourne131 101,537 111,796 10
Holbrook125 111,483 121,786 11
Bablake108 121,397 131,518 13
Woodlands102 141,358 151,473 15
Whoberley93 171,116 171,260 16
Earlsdon97 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody62 18874 181,136 18

Cheylesmore 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 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202512
May 20258
April 202513
March 202521
February 202511
January 20259
December 20243
November 202416
October 202413
September 202414

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202512
April 20256
March 202514
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 202412

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202534
May 202524
April 202531
March 202532
February 202526
January 202538
December 202440
November 202436
October 202449
September 202431

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 140 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 202513
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510
January 202517
December 20248
November 202419
October 202423
September 20245

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20256
April 202513
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 202412
September 202412

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20252
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Cheylesmore in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Fred Lee Grove (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Daintree Croft (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
4. Fenside Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Frankpledge Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Sunnybank Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Black Prince Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Townsend Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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