Crime Rate in Henley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Henley

The total recorded crimes in Henley, Coventry, UK in February 2026 are around 232 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Henley crime rate of 4.00 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 Henley, encompassing approximately 58,010 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (5.81% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
Henley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Cloister Croft with total crimes: 25
  • Hospital with total crimes: 15

How safe is Henley?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Henley reported a higher crime volume than the Coventry average, with 3,131 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Henley witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Henley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Coventry average, with 3,400 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Henley witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Henley Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Henley crimes were 3,131. The crime rate of Henley in 2024 was 53.97 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Henley were around 3,400 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.61 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Henley)CrimesRank (Henley)CrimesRank (Henley)
St Michael'sNA NA8,833 17,102 1
FoleshillNA NA3,854 24,181 2
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
CheylesmoreNA NA1,394 141,478 14
WoodlandsNA NA1,358 151,473 15
WhoberleyNA NA1,116 171,260 16
EarlsdonNA NA1,237 161,171 17
WainbodyNA NA874 181,136 18

Henley 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 91 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (101 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (115 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (121 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (123 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (126 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (133 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 107.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202691
January 202686
December 202582
November 2025101
October 2025114
September 2025111
August 2025115
July 2025101
June 2025121
May 2025123
April 2025126
March 2025133
February 202596

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202614
December 20259
November 202518
October 20255
September 20259
August 202510
July 202519
June 202512
May 202519
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 259 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202617
December 202521
November 202529
October 202511
September 202520
August 202530
July 202522
June 202518
May 202523
April 202520
March 202518
February 202510

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20265
December 20257
November 202510
October 20259
September 20257
August 202517
July 20258
June 202512
May 202512
April 202517
March 202513
February 20259

A total of 257 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 20268
December 20259
November 202528
October 202515
September 202521
August 202527
July 202517
June 202513
May 202521
April 202528
March 202520
February 202533

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20265
December 20253
November 20258
October 202511
September 202511
August 202513
July 202527
June 202525
May 202519
April 202526
March 202527
February 202515

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20255
November 20257
October 20256
September 20255
August 20253
July 20255
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 432 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202649
January 202621
December 202519
November 202541
October 202521
September 202534
August 202551
July 202537
June 202536
May 202533
April 202516
March 202526
February 202548

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20258
October 20258
September 20254
August 20255
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 202510

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20256
August 20256
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 202510
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20257
July 20255
June 20253
May 202510
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202611
December 20259
November 202510
October 202513
September 20258
August 20254
July 20258
June 202514
May 202510
April 20259
March 202512
February 202518

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Henley in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting36
2. Cloister Croft (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Burglary1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Downton Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Merryfields Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Lymore Croft (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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