The total recorded crimes in Cheylesmore, Coventry, UK in February 2026 are around 82 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheylesmore crime rate of 2.27 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | February 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Cheylesmore) | Crimes | Rank (Cheylesmore) | Crimes | Rank (Cheylesmore) | |
| St Michael's | NA | NA | 8,833 | 1 | 7,102 | 1 |
| Foleshill | NA | NA | 3,854 | 2 | 4,181 | 2 |
| Henley | NA | NA | 3,131 | 3 | 3,400 | 3 |
| Longford | NA | NA | 2,449 | 4 | 2,451 | 4 |
| Radford | NA | NA | 2,211 | 7 | 2,435 | 5 |
| Lower Stoke | NA | NA | 2,355 | 5 | 1,889 | 8 |
| Binley and Willenhall | NA | NA | 2,229 | 6 | 2,405 | 6 |
| Upper Stoke | NA | NA | 2,052 | 8 | 2,140 | 7 |
| Wyken | NA | NA | 1,639 | 10 | 1,883 | 9 |
| Westwood | NA | NA | 1,938 | 9 | 1,595 | 12 |
| Sherbourne | NA | NA | 1,537 | 11 | 1,796 | 10 |
| Holbrook | NA | NA | 1,483 | 12 | 1,786 | 11 |
| Bablake | NA | NA | 1,397 | 13 | 1,518 | 13 |
| Woodlands | NA | NA | 1,358 | 15 | 1,473 | 15 |
| Whoberley | NA | NA | 1,116 | 17 | 1,260 | 16 |
| Earlsdon | NA | NA | 1,237 | 16 | 1,171 | 17 |
| Wainbody | NA | NA | 874 | 18 | 1,136 | 18 |
February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.
During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).
December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (25 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 5 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 12 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 14 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
| July 2025 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 9 |
A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
| July 2025 | 13 |
| June 2025 | 6 |
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 13 |
| February 2025 | 10 |
A total of 451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
| July 2025 | 44 |
| June 2025 | 34 |
| May 2025 | 24 |
| April 2025 | 31 |
| March 2025 | 32 |
| February 2025 | 26 |
A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 7 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 6 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
| July 2025 | 32 |
| June 2025 | 12 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 13 |
| March 2025 | 21 |
| February 2025 | 11 |
A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 8 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 9 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 1 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cheylesmore postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |