Crime Rate in Radford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radford

The total recorded crimes in Radford, Coventry, UK in March 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radford crime rate of 0.74 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-12.99% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Radford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jubilee Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Hewitt Avenue with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Radford has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 1.08 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coventry)CrimesRank (Coventry)CrimesRank (Coventry)
St Michael's687 18,833 17,102 1
Foleshill250 33,854 24,181 2
Henley274 23,131 33,400 3
Longford185 52,449 42,451 4
Binley and Willenhall195 42,229 62,405 6
Lower Stoke184 62,355 51,889 8
Upper Stoke146 82,052 82,140 7
Wyken148 71,639 101,883 9
Westwood145 91,938 91,595 12
Sherbourne117 111,537 111,796 10
Holbrook100 151,483 121,786 11
Cheylesmore115 121,394 141,478 14
Bablake112 131,397 131,518 13
Whoberley103 141,116 171,260 16
Woodlands99 171,358 151,473 15
Earlsdon99 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody60 18874 181,136 18

Radford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 202420
September 202413
July 202420
June 202438
May 202410
April 202414

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202512
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 202412
July 202411
June 202434
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 202415
October 20247
September 20242
July 202414
June 202428
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 896 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202577
January 202584
December 202456
November 202474
October 202478
September 202459
July 202492
June 2024156
May 202479
April 202474

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202515
January 202510
December 20246
November 202413
October 202423
September 202411
July 20249
June 202432
May 202424
April 202417

A total of 230 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202521
January 202516
December 202414
November 202414
October 202426
September 202418
July 202434
June 202430
May 202425
April 202423

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 202415
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 202423

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

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202517
January 202511
December 202417
November 20249
October 20245
July 20248
June 202416
May 202411
April 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Radford in March 2025

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

1. Jubilee Crescent (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hewitt Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Mill Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wyley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
6. St Columba'S Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Grangemouth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Capmartin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
9. Leicester Row (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Moorings (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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