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 July 2025 are around 678 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 2.97 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 St Michael's, encompassing approximately 228,068 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (258) incidents (-15.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (67) incidents (4.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (-37.63% decrease)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burges with total crimes: 32
  • Ironmonger Row with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22

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 July 2025 the St Michael's has recorded 678 crimes with crime rate of 0.13 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)CrimesRank (St Michael's)
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
Radford162 72,211 72,435 5
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

St Michael's 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 258 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (306 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (93 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 872 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202593
May 202568
April 202583
March 202585
February 202583
January 202582
December 202485
November 202471
October 202482
September 202482

A total of 204 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 20258
April 202522
March 202519
February 202516
January 202519
December 202429
November 202418
October 202422
September 202415

A total of 504 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202539
May 202536
April 202543
March 202543
February 202538
January 202542
December 202458
November 202450
October 202456
September 202446
August 20242

A total of 2775 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 231.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 306 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025258
June 2025306
May 2025214
April 2025234
March 2025262
February 2025233
January 2025229
December 2024258
November 2024249
October 2024271
September 2024256
August 20245

A total of 426 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202535
May 202536
April 202528
March 202533
February 202540
January 202553
December 202432
November 202440
October 202450
September 202437

A total of 328 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202532
May 202532
April 202534
March 202518
February 202528
January 202530
December 202411
November 202427
October 202430
September 202463

A total of 215 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202529
May 202517
April 202513
March 202523
February 202510
January 202516
December 202412
November 202412
October 202424
September 202438
August 20241

A total of 150 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 20257
May 202519
April 20255
March 202517
February 202514
January 202517
December 202410
November 202417
October 202412
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 311 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202521
May 202531
April 202529
March 202526
February 202517
January 202528
December 202433
November 202435
October 202434
September 202427
August 20241

A total of 85 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 520 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202557
May 202557
April 202542
March 202533
February 202544
January 202540
December 202439
November 202448
October 202463
September 202444
August 20242

A total of 232 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202526
May 202520
April 202520
March 202518
February 202517
January 202514
December 202420
November 202425
October 202427
September 202420

A total of 818 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202564
May 202571
April 202572
March 202592
February 202583
January 202580
December 202455
November 202494
October 202458
September 202481
August 20241

A total of 143 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations St Michael's in July 2025

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

1. Burges (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Ironmonger Row (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Lansdowne Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. St John'S Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft3
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Chauntry Place (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs4
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
8. Trinity Lane (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
9. Upper Well Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Public order1

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