Crime Rate in St Michael's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Michael's

The total recorded crimes in St Michael's, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 625 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 2.74 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 St Michael's, encompassing approximately 228,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (214) incidents (-8.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (71) incidents (-1.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (-18.07% decrease)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • St John'S Street with total crimes: 43
  • Burges with total crimes: 35
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24

How safe is St Michael's?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, St Michael's reported a higher crime volume than the Coventry average, with 8,833 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, St Michael's witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, St Michael's experienced a greater number of crimes than the Coventry average, with 7,102 crimes compared to 2,283. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, St Michael's witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Coventry, St Michael's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

St Michael's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Michael's has recorded 625 crimes with crime rate of 0.62 ranking 1th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total St Michael's crimes were 8,833. The crime rate of St Michael's in 2024 was 38.73 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Michael's were around 7,102 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.14 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)
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
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

St Michael's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (214 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (71 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (234 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (83 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (262 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (92 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 233 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 83 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (229 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 258 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (249 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (271 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (256 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (82 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 285 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 465 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202543
March 202543
February 202538
January 202542
December 202458
November 202450
October 202456
September 202446
August 20242
July 202451

A total of 132 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202513
February 202513
January 20259
December 202413
November 202417
October 202424
September 202415
July 202410

A total of 467 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202542
March 202533
February 202544
January 202540
December 202439
November 202448
October 202463
September 202444
August 20242
July 202455

A total of 200 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202522
March 202519
February 202516
January 202519
December 202429
November 202418
October 202422
September 202415
July 202432

A total of 311 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202534
March 202518
February 202528
January 202530
December 202411
November 202427
October 202430
September 202463
July 202438

A total of 2496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 226.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 285 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025214
April 2025234
March 2025262
February 2025233
January 2025229
December 2024258
November 2024249
October 2024271
September 2024256
August 20245
July 2024285

A total of 206 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202518
February 202517
January 202514
December 202420
November 202425
October 202427
September 202420
July 202425

A total of 81 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20255
February 202511
January 202510
December 20241
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
July 202411

A total of 128 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20255
March 202517
February 202514
January 202517
December 202410
November 202417
October 202412
September 20248
August 20241
July 20248

A total of 807 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202583
March 202585
February 202583
January 202582
December 202485
November 202471
October 202482
September 202482
July 202486

A total of 390 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202528
March 202533
February 202540
January 202553
December 202432
November 202440
October 202450
September 202437
July 202441

A total of 286 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202529
March 202526
February 202517
January 202528
December 202433
November 202435
October 202434
September 202427
August 20241
July 202425

A total of 781 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202572
March 202592
February 202583
January 202580
December 202455
November 202494
October 202458
September 202481
August 20241
July 202494

A total of 189 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202523
February 202510
January 202516
December 202412
November 202412
October 202424
September 202438
August 20241
July 202423

High Crime Locations St Michael's in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Michael's postcode area is presented below.

1. St John'S Street (Map)
Total43
Public order16
Violence and sexual offences14
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Burges (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting13
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
4. Upper Well Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lansdowne Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order2
Robbery1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
7. Cross Cheaping (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Trinity Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. Chauntry Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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