Crime Rate in Radford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Radford

The total recorded crimes in Radford, Coventry, UK in July 2025 are around 162 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Radford crime rate of 0.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Radford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hewitt Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • St Columba'S Close with total crimes: 8
  • Jubilee Crescent with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Radford has recorded 162 crimes with crime rate of 0.87 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Radford)CrimesRank (Radford)CrimesRank (Radford)
St Michael's678 18,833 17,102 1
Foleshill318 23,854 24,181 2
Henley261 33,131 33,400 3
Longford163 62,449 42,451 4
Lower Stoke220 42,355 51,889 8
Binley and Willenhall186 52,229 62,405 6
Upper Stoke142 82,052 82,140 7
Wyken103 131,639 101,883 9
Westwood102 151,938 91,595 12
Cheylesmore132 91,394 141,478 14
Sherbourne131 101,537 111,796 10
Holbrook125 111,483 121,786 11
Bablake108 121,397 131,518 13
Woodlands102 141,358 151,473 15
Whoberley93 171,116 171,260 16
Earlsdon97 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody62 18874 181,136 18

Radford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 787 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202584
May 202575
April 202553
March 202567
February 202577
January 202584
December 202456
November 202474
October 202478
September 202459

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 202510
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 202415

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202526
May 202513
April 202512
March 202510
February 202515
January 202510
December 20246
November 202413
October 202423
September 202411

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 202513
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 202415
October 20247
September 20242

A total of 186 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202513
May 202531
April 202510
March 20259
February 202521
January 202516
December 202414
November 202414
October 202426
September 202418

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202514
May 20259
April 202516
March 20259
February 202517
January 202511
December 202417
November 20249
October 20245

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Radford in July 2025

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

1. Hewitt Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. St Columba'S Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Jubilee Crescent (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. Light Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Middleborough Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Cheveral Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leicester Row (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chetton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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