Crime Rate in Westwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westwood

The total recorded crimes in Westwood, Coventry, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westwood crime rate of 2.44 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-40.96% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Westwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nickson Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Wansfell Close with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Westwood has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westwood)CrimesRank (Westwood)CrimesRank (Westwood)
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
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
Wainbody62 18874 181,136 18

Westwood 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 49 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 716 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202583
May 202580
April 202566
March 202567
February 202567
January 202550
December 202452
November 202456
October 202469
September 202476
August 20241

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202516
May 202519
April 20259
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 202418
September 202417

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 202511
March 20258
February 202515
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202510
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20252
March 202518
February 20259
January 20251
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 202412

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 202412
September 20244

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 202413
September 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
September 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20242
October 20249
September 20243

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Westwood in July 2025

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

1. Nickson Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wansfell Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Winceby Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Devereux Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hummingbird Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Wedon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Queen Margaret'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Prior Deram Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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