Crime Rate in Radford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radford

The total recorded crimes in Radford, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radford crime rate of 0.97 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 Radford, encompassing approximately 180,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (41.51% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (31) incidents (210.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Radford Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Columba'S Close with total crimes: 11
  • Light Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Jubilee Crescent with total crimes: 6

How safe is Radford?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Radford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 2211 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Radford witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Radford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Coventry average, with 2,435 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Radford witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Coventry, Radford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Radford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Radford has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 ranking 6th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Radford crimes were 2,211. The crime rate of Radford in 2024 was 12.26 (year) or 1.02 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Radford were around 2,435 crimes with yearly crime rate of 13.50 (year) or 1.12 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Radford)CrimesRank (Radford)CrimesRank (Radford)
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
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

Radford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202510
February 202515
January 202510
December 20246
November 202413
October 202423
September 202411
July 20249

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 202420
September 202413
July 202420

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243

A total of 193 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202510
March 20259
February 202521
January 202516
December 202414
November 202414
October 202426
September 202418
July 202434

A total of 715 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202553
March 202567
February 202577
January 202584
December 202456
November 202474
October 202478
September 202459
July 202492

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 202415
July 20248

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20257
February 202512
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 202412
July 202411

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 202415
October 20247
September 20242
July 202414

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
July 20248

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 20259
February 202517
January 202511
December 202417
November 20249
October 20245
July 20248

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Radford in May 2025

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

1. St Columba'S Close (Map)
Total11
Vehicle crime5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Light Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Jubilee Crescent (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Aldbourne Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
5. Mill Street (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Leicester Row (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Quayside Court (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hewitt Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
9. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. St Nicholas Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.