Crime Rate in Woodlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodlands

The total recorded crimes in Woodlands, Coventry, UK in March 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodlands crime rate of 1.27 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (13.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Woodlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gramercy Park with total crimes: 9
  • Goode Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Ferrers Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Woodlands has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 0.90 ranking 17th 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.

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
Westwood145 91,938 91,595 12
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
Earlsdon99 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody60 18874 181,136 18

Woodlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 578 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202538
January 202549
December 202450
November 202450
October 202451
September 202451
July 202466
June 202482
May 202458
April 202440

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20247
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 202421
September 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202419
April 202412

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Woodlands in March 2025

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

1. Gramercy Park (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
2. Goode Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Ferrers Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. Berners Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hudson Vale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Monticello Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mellowship Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bush Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Dunhill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Aldrich Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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