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 March 2025 are around 687 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Michael's crime rate of 3.01 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (262) incidents (12.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (92) incidents (10.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (85) incidents (2.41% increase)
St Michael's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burges with total crimes: 27
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Michael's has recorded 687 crimes with crime rate of 0.33 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coventry)CrimesRank (Coventry)CrimesRank (Coventry)
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
Radford134 102,211 72,435 5
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

St Michael's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (592 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (132 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (280 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (95 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (294 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (122 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 537 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202540
January 202553
December 202432
November 202440
October 202450
September 202437
July 202441
June 2024118
May 202449
April 202444

A total of 621 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202538
January 202542
December 202458
November 202450
October 202456
September 202446
August 20242
July 202451
June 2024132
May 202450
April 202453

A total of 3214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 267.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 592 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025262
February 2025233
January 2025229
December 2024258
November 2024249
October 2024271
September 2024256
August 20245
July 2024285
June 2024592
May 2024280
April 2024294

A total of 305 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202519
December 202429
November 202418
October 202422
September 202415
July 202432
June 202474
May 202435
April 202426

A total of 396 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202528
January 202530
December 202411
November 202427
October 202430
September 202463
July 202438
June 202454
May 202453
April 202444

A total of 553 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202544
January 202540
December 202439
November 202448
October 202463
September 202444
August 20242
July 202455
June 202494
May 202451
April 202440

A total of 920 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202585
February 202583
January 202582
December 202485
November 202471
October 202482
September 202482
July 202486
June 2024132
May 202482
April 202450

A total of 353 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202517
January 202528
December 202433
November 202435
October 202434
September 202427
August 20241
July 202425
June 202468
May 202425
April 202434

A total of 122 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 202510
December 20241
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
July 202411
June 202426
May 202417
April 202413

A total of 267 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202517
January 202514
December 202420
November 202425
October 202427
September 202420
July 202425
June 202452
May 202423
April 202426

A total of 178 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
January 202517
December 202410
November 202417
October 202412
September 20248
August 20241
July 20248
June 202432
May 202421
April 202421

A total of 963 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202592
February 202583
January 202580
December 202455
November 202494
October 202458
September 202481
August 20241
July 202494
June 2024108
May 202495
April 2024122

A total of 242 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202510
January 202516
December 202412
November 202412
October 202424
September 202438
August 20241
July 202423
June 202456
May 202416
April 202411

A total of 176 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202513
January 20259
December 202413
November 202417
October 202424
September 202415
July 202410
June 202426
May 202415
April 202421

High Crime Locations St Michael's in March 2025

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

1. Burges (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
4. Upper Well Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lansdowne Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences19
7. Trinity Lane (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
8. St John'S Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft2
Drugs1

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