Crime Rate in Cheylesmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheylesmore

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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-13.89% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cheylesmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • The Martyrs' Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cheylesmore)CrimesRank (Cheylesmore)CrimesRank (Cheylesmore)
St Michael'sNA NA8,833 17,102 1
FoleshillNA NA3,854 24,181 2
HenleyNA NA3,131 33,400 3
LongfordNA NA2,449 42,451 4
RadfordNA NA2,211 72,435 5
Lower StokeNA NA2,355 51,889 8
Binley and WillenhallNA NA2,229 62,405 6
Upper StokeNA NA2,052 82,140 7
WykenNA NA1,639 101,883 9
WestwoodNA NA1,938 91,595 12
SherbourneNA NA1,537 111,796 10
HolbrookNA NA1,483 121,786 11
BablakeNA NA1,397 131,518 13
WoodlandsNA NA1,358 151,473 15
WhoberleyNA NA1,116 171,260 16
EarlsdonNA NA1,237 161,171 17
WainbodyNA NA874 181,136 18

Cheylesmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20253
November 20255
October 20253
September 20252
August 20256
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20258
February 20252

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.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20259
November 202511
October 20258
September 20255
August 20259
July 202515
June 202510
May 202512
April 20256
March 202514
February 20257

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.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20255
November 202515
October 20256
September 20257
August 20255
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20259

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.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20262
December 20258
November 202525
October 202512
September 202511
August 202514
July 202513
June 20256
May 202513
April 202513
March 202513
February 202510

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.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202636
December 202541
November 202543
October 202543
September 202533
August 202533
July 202544
June 202534
May 202524
April 202531
March 202532
February 202526

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.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202612
December 20258
November 20259
October 202514
September 20258
August 20257
July 20252
June 20258
May 20256
April 202513
March 20254
February 20255

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.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20257
September 20255
August 202511
July 202532
June 202512
May 20258
April 202513
March 202521
February 202511

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.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20254
November 20254
October 20256
September 20252
August 20252
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20252
March 20259
February 20256

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.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

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.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20254
November 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252

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.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20256
February 20252

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.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
October 20253
September 20254
July 20252
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251

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.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
May 20251

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.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253

High Crime Locations Cheylesmore in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. The Martyrs' Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sedgemoor Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
6. Riverside Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Mottistone Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Quinton Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Fenside Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Bigbury Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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