Crime Rate in Woodlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodlands

The total recorded crimes in Woodlands, Coventry, UK in July 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodlands crime rate of 1.31 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 Woodlands, encompassing approximately 78,144 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Woodlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rosemary Close with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Bantock Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Woodlands?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Woodlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 1358 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodlands recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Woodlands had fewer crimes than the Coventry average, with 1,473 crimes compared to 2,283. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodlands recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodlands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woodlands has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 ranking 14th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Woodlands crimes were 1,358. The crime rate of Woodlands in 2024 was 17.38 (year) or 1.45 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodlands were around 1,473 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.85 (year) or 1.57 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)
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
Westwood102 151,938 91,595 12
Cheylesmore132 91,394 141,478 14
Sherbourne131 101,537 111,796 10
Holbrook125 111,483 121,786 11
Bablake108 121,397 131,518 13
Whoberley93 171,116 171,260 16
Earlsdon97 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody62 18874 181,136 18

Woodlands 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 51 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 (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 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 (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20259
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 202514
February 20256
January 20258
December 202413
November 20248
October 202418
September 202411

A total of 527 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202554
May 202545
April 202545
March 202543
February 202538
January 202549
December 202450
November 202450
October 202451
September 202451

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20259
April 20255
March 20252
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 202421
September 20249

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247

A total of 116 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202512
April 202515
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 202411
November 202414
October 202416
September 202411

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243

High Crime Locations Woodlands in July 2025

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

1. Rosemary Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bantock Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ridge Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Joshua Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. George Hodgkinson Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bush Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Dunhill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Aldrich Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mohawk Bend (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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