Crime Rate in Woodlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodlands

The total recorded crimes in Woodlands, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodlands crime rate of 1.29 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Woodlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gramercy Park with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Pinnock Place with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Woodlands has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)CrimesRank (Woodlands)
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
Cheylesmore89 141,394 141,478 14
Whoberley87 151,116 171,260 16
Earlsdon75 171,237 161,171 17
Wainbody71 18874 181,136 18

Woodlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202545
March 202543
February 202538
January 202549
December 202450
November 202450
October 202451
September 202451
July 202466
June 202482
May 202458

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202514
February 20256
January 20258
December 202413
November 20248
October 202418
September 202411
July 20245
June 202420
May 202417

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 20258
February 20257
January 20254
December 202411
November 202414
October 202416
September 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20247
May 20246

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20252
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 202421
September 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202419

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Woodlands in May 2025

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

1. Gramercy Park (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Pinnock Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Falstaff Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wheate Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Bohun Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Boar Croft (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Faulconbridge Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pepys Corner (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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