Crime Rate in Foleshill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Foleshill

The total recorded crimes in Foleshill, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 281 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Foleshill crime rate of 3.21 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 Foleshill, encompassing approximately 87,421 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (-12.28% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
Foleshill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heera Close with total crimes: 10
  • Spindle Street with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Foleshill?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Foleshill reported a higher crime volume than the Coventry average, with 3,854 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Foleshill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Foleshill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Coventry average, with 4,181 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Foleshill witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Coventry, Foleshill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Foleshill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Foleshill has recorded 281 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Foleshill crimes were 3,854. The crime rate of Foleshill in 2024 was 44.09 (year) or 3.67 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Foleshill were around 4,181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.83 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Foleshill)CrimesRank (Foleshill)CrimesRank (Foleshill)
St Michael's625 18,833 17,102 1
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
Binley and Willenhall171 82,229 62,405 6
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

Foleshill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (114 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (99 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 112 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20258
March 202510
February 202513
January 202518
December 202410
November 202412
October 202410
September 202421
July 202411

A total of 215 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202527
March 202520
February 202519
January 202514
December 202416
November 202421
October 202431
September 202427
July 202427

A total of 993 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025100
April 2025114
March 202580
February 202571
January 202599
December 2024112
November 2024106
October 202493
September 2024112
August 20241
July 2024105

A total of 372 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202537
March 202541
February 202536
January 202540
December 202423
November 202441
October 202436
September 202452
July 202437

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202516
February 202524
January 202519
December 202416
November 202412
October 202418
September 202412
July 202428

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
July 20245

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202423
October 202415
September 202410
July 202421

A total of 216 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202520
March 20256
February 202516
January 202512
December 202412
November 202420
October 202427
September 202435
July 202437

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20246
July 20242

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20259
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
July 20249

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202512
February 202517
January 20258
December 20248
November 202412
October 202415
September 20247
July 20244

A total of 279 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202531
February 202524
January 202530
December 202418
November 202425
October 202432
September 202433
July 202441

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
July 20249

High Crime Locations Foleshill in May 2025

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

1. Heera Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Spindle Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime2
5. Webster Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Helen Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
8. Red Lane (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Byron Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. May Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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