Crime Rate in Whoberley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whoberley

The total recorded crimes in Whoberley, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whoberley crime rate of 1.67 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 Whoberley, encompassing approximately 52,036 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Whoberley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Street with total crimes: 6
  • Sunnyside Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Whoberley?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Whoberley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 1116 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whoberley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Whoberley had fewer crimes than the Coventry average, with 1,260 crimes compared to 2,283. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whoberley recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whoberley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whoberley has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 1.67 ranking 15th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Whoberley crimes were 1,116. The crime rate of Whoberley in 2024 was 21.45 (year) or 1.79 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whoberley were around 1,260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.21 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whoberley)CrimesRank (Whoberley)CrimesRank (Whoberley)
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
Westwood147 91,938 91,595 12
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
Earlsdon75 171,237 161,171 17
Wainbody71 18874 181,136 18

Whoberley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (24 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 202415
September 202424
July 202416
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202527
March 202530
February 202533
January 202533
December 202446
November 202442
October 202433
September 202439
July 202436
June 202464
May 202437

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 202512
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 202420

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202535
February 20257
January 202517
December 202411
November 202412
October 20247
September 202416
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20258
February 202511
January 202510
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
July 202410
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
June 20244

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Whoberley in May 2025

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

1. Mount Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Sunnyside Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Hawkins Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Melbourne Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fife Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Merrivale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Albany Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Latham Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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