Crime Rate in Westwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westwood

The total recorded crimes in Westwood, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westwood crime rate of 3.52 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 Westwood, encompassing approximately 41,811 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (21.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
Westwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tanyard Close with total crimes: 8
  • Wansfell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Wedon Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Westwood?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Westwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 1938 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Westwood witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Westwood had fewer crimes than the Coventry average, with 1,595 crimes compared to 2,283. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westwood recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westwood has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 9th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Westwood crimes were 1,938. The crime rate of Westwood in 2024 was 46.35 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westwood were around 1,595 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.15 (year) or 3.18 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westwood)CrimesRank (Westwood)CrimesRank (Westwood)
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
Upper Stoke172 72,052 82,140 7
Wyken132 101,639 101,883 9
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

Westwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 67 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (76 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (164 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20258
February 202515
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
July 20249
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 202418
September 202417
July 202416
June 202430
May 202428

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 907 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202566
March 202567
February 202567
January 202550
December 202452
November 202456
October 202469
September 202476
August 20241
July 202477
June 2024164
May 202482

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 202412
September 20244
July 20247
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 202413
September 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 202410
September 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202511
February 20259
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 20247
July 202414
June 202426
May 202420

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 202518
February 20259
January 20251
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 202412
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
October 20249
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247

High Crime Locations Westwood in May 2025

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

1. Tanyard Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wansfell Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Wedon Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. Cadden Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
5. Preston Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Alan Marcell Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
7. Penrose Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Page Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Excelsior Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
10. Tawny Grove (Map)
Total4
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences1

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