Crime Rate in Wainbody: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wainbody

The total recorded crimes in Wainbody, Coventry, UK in March 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wainbody crime rate of 2.37 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Wainbody Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Orlescote Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wainbody has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coventry)CrimesRank (Coventry)CrimesRank (Coventry)
St Michael's687 18,833 17,102 1
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

Wainbody Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202520
December 202436
November 202421
October 202424
September 202413
August 20241
July 202419
June 202440
May 202418
April 202423

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20247
July 20245
June 202428
May 202416
April 202413

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20257
December 202413
November 20245
October 202412
September 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20249
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 202510
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
July 20246
June 202420
May 202416
April 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20259
December 202417
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Wainbody in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
3. Orlescote Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Centenary Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Leasowe'S Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Library Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft2
9. Cannon Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Moat Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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