Crime Rate in Sherbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sherbourne

The total recorded crimes in Sherbourne, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 127 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sherbourne crime rate of 2.37 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 Sherbourne, encompassing approximately 53,527 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (58.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
Sherbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Stepping Stones Road with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9

How safe is Sherbourne?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Sherbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 1537 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sherbourne recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Sherbourne had fewer crimes than the Coventry average, with 1,796 crimes compared to 2,283. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sherbourne recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sherbourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sherbourne has recorded 127 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 11th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Sherbourne crimes were 1,537. The crime rate of Sherbourne in 2024 was 28.71 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sherbourne were around 1,796 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.55 (year) or 2.80 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sherbourne)CrimesRank (Sherbourne)CrimesRank (Sherbourne)
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
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
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

Sherbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202511
February 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
July 202418
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202531
March 202544
February 202541
January 202534
December 202441
November 202435
October 202427
September 202430
July 202452
June 2024108
May 202440

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 20257
February 202514
January 20259
December 20247
November 202417
October 202417
September 202415
July 202414
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
November 20249
October 202412
September 20243
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 202512
February 202511
January 20259
December 20244
November 202412
October 202412
September 202412
July 202413
June 202428
May 202427

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202511
February 202514
January 202516
December 202421
November 202424
October 202420
September 202417
July 202411
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202515
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20255

High Crime Locations Sherbourne in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Other theft4
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Stepping Stones Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Rushmoor Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Upper Spon Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Chester Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
8. Upper Hill Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Waveley Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Norfolk Street (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other crime1

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