Crime Rate in Wyken: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyken

The total recorded crimes in Wyken, Coventry, UK in May 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyken 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 Wyken, encompassing approximately 38,084 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-4.65% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
Wyken Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Wyken?

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

  • Relative to Coventry:

    • In 2024, Wyken demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Coventry average, with 1639 crimes compared to 2283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wyken recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

    • In 2023, Wyken had fewer crimes than the Coventry average, with 1,883 crimes compared to 2,283. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wyken witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Coventry.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wyken Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wyken has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 3.47 ranking 10th out of 17 in the Coventry, UK

In 2024, the total Wyken crimes were 1,639. The crime rate of Wyken in 2024 was 43.04 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Coventry.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wyken were around 1,883 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.44 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Coventry.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wyken)CrimesRank (Wyken)CrimesRank (Wyken)
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
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
Whoberley87 151,116 171,260 16
Earlsdon75 171,237 161,171 17
Wainbody71 18874 181,136 18

Wyken Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (39 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20255
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 202410
October 202411
September 202418
July 202411
June 202438
May 202416

A total of 188 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202523
March 202516
February 202517
January 202510
December 20244
November 202414
October 202417
September 202411
July 202410
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 568 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202543
March 202554
February 202534
January 202543
December 202444
November 202443
October 202434
September 202444
July 202444
June 2024110
May 202434

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202512
February 202511
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 202411
September 202411
July 202415
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20259
December 202410
November 20242
October 202411
September 202410
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 202513
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
July 20248
June 202428
May 20245

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 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 336 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202520
March 202529
February 202533
January 202526
December 202418
November 202431
October 202430
September 202439
July 202426
June 202446
May 202414

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Wyken in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
4. A4600 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Larkin Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Westmorland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Triumph Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Curtis Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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