Crime Rate in Upper Stoke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upper Stoke

The total recorded crimes in Upper Stoke, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 172 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upper Stoke crime rate of 2.81 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 Upper Stoke, encompassing approximately 61,232 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
Upper Stoke Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Downderry Way with total crimes: 8

How safe is Upper Stoke?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Upper Stoke demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 2052 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Upper Stoke witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Upper Stoke had fewer crimes than the Coventry average, with 2,140 crimes compared to 2,283. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Upper Stoke witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upper Stoke Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Upper Stoke has recorded 172 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 7th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Upper Stoke crimes were 2,052. The crime rate of Upper Stoke in 2024 was 33.51 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upper Stoke were around 2,140 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.95 (year) or 2.91 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upper Stoke)CrimesRank (Upper Stoke)CrimesRank (Upper Stoke)
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
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

Upper Stoke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (20 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (166 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202513
February 202516
January 202511
December 202411
November 202420
October 202415
September 202420
July 202425
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 918 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202568
March 202558
February 202572
January 202559
December 202445
November 202479
October 202481
September 202465
July 202478
June 2024166
May 202485

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202517
March 20252
February 20259
January 20258
December 202412
November 20247
October 202413
September 202410
July 202414
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20258
March 202527
February 202517
January 202514
December 202413
November 202418
October 202423
September 202416
July 202424
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
July 202412
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 200 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202517
March 202511
February 202516
January 202512
December 20244
November 202420
October 202421
September 202417
July 202418
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20247
May 20243

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
July 20243
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
June 20246
May 20246

High Crime Locations Upper Stoke in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Downderry Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
4. Redruth Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Villiers Street (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Tackford Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Brighton Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dean Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Wycliffe Road West (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dane Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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