Crime Rate in Westwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westwood

The total recorded crimes in Westwood, Coventry, UK in March 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westwood crime rate of 3.47 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Westwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Mitchell Avenue with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Westwood has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 3.47 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.

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
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
Wainbody60 18874 181,136 18

Westwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 202418
September 202417
July 202416
June 202430
May 202428
April 202412

A total of 821 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202567
February 202567
January 202550
December 202452
November 202456
October 202469
September 202476
August 20241
July 202477
June 2024164
May 202482
April 202460

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 202411
October 202412
September 20244
July 20247
June 202418
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 141 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202515
January 20253
December 20246
November 20248
October 202416
September 202410
July 20249
June 202426
May 202419
April 202421

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 202413
September 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20259
January 20251
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246
April 202413

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 202412
July 20242
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 107 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247
April 202420

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Westwood in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Mitchell Avenue (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Cadden Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
5. Alan Marcell Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
6. Wansfell Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Whitchurch Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Penrose Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Prior Deram Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
10. Tanyard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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