Crime Rate in Wainbody: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wainbody

The total recorded crimes in Wainbody, Coventry, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wainbody crime rate of 2.45 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 Wainbody, encompassing approximately 25,304 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Wainbody Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Bathway Road with total crimes: 5
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wainbody?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Wainbody demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 874 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wainbody recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Wainbody had fewer crimes than the Coventry average, with 1,136 crimes compared to 2,283. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wainbody recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wainbody Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wainbody has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 2.45 ranking 18th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Wainbody crimes were 874. The crime rate of Wainbody in 2024 was 34.54 (year) or 2.88 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wainbody were around 1,136 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.89 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wainbody)CrimesRank (Wainbody)CrimesRank (Wainbody)
St Michael's678 18,833 17,102 1
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

Wainbody 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 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20253
April 20252
March 202511
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 202519
April 202516
March 202514
February 202514
January 202520
December 202436
November 202421
October 202424
September 202413
August 20241

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 20259
January 20257
December 202413
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
September 20242

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 202510
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 202417
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 202510
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wainbody in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bathway Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Orlescote Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Tynward Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
8. Sir William Lyons Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Moat House Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
10. Mistle Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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