Crime Rate in Lower Stoke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lower Stoke

The total recorded crimes in Lower Stoke, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lower Stoke crime rate of 2.60 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 Lower Stoke, encompassing approximately 72,715 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
Lower Stoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • St Osburg'S Road with total crimes: 11
  • The Moorfield with total crimes: 10

How safe is Lower Stoke?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Lower Stoke reported a higher crime volume than the Coventry average, with 2,355 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Lower Stoke witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Lower Stoke had fewer crimes than the Coventry average, with 1,889 crimes compared to 2,283. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lower Stoke witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lower Stoke Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lower Stoke has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 5th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Lower Stoke crimes were 2,355. The crime rate of Lower Stoke in 2024 was 32.39 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lower Stoke were around 1,889 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.98 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lower Stoke)CrimesRank (Lower Stoke)CrimesRank (Lower Stoke)
St Michael's625 18,833 17,102 1
Foleshill281 33,854 24,181 2
Henley288 23,131 33,400 3
Longford198 42,449 42,451 4
Radford175 62,211 72,435 5
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

Lower Stoke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 910 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202576
March 202557
February 202567
January 202564
December 202487
November 202477
October 202457
September 202463
July 202472
June 2024136
May 202484

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202518
February 20259
January 20254
December 202414
November 20246
October 202416
September 20249
July 202411
June 202424
May 202418

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202520
February 202520
January 202513
December 202412
November 202414
October 202418
September 202414
July 202425
June 202450
May 202415

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 202514
February 20251
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 202414
July 20246
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 219 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202516
February 202512
January 202510
December 202411
November 202413
October 202418
September 202425
July 202427
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202513
February 20256
January 20257
December 202414
November 202416
October 20248
September 202425
July 202417
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 415 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202531
March 202530
February 202515
January 202512
December 202411
November 20243
October 202473
September 202466
July 202444
June 202440
May 202459

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 202410
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
December 20246
November 20241
September 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246

High Crime Locations Lower Stoke in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting21
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. St Osburg'S Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Moorfield (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hugh Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
5. Terry Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Grenville Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
8. Bolingbroke Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Marjorie Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Uxbridge Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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