Crime Rate in Wyken: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wyken

The total recorded crimes in Wyken, Coventry, UK in March 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wyken crime rate of 3.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Wyken Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Westmorland Road with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wyken has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 7th 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.

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
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
Woodlands99 171,358 151,473 15
Earlsdon99 161,237 161,171 17
Wainbody60 18874 181,136 18

Wyken Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202517
January 202510
December 20244
November 202414
October 202417
September 202411
July 202410
June 202436
May 202416
April 202424

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20259
December 202410
November 20242
October 202411
September 202410
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
July 20248
June 202428
May 20245
April 202412

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20258
December 20244
November 202410
October 202411
September 202418
July 202411
June 202438
May 202416
April 202415

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 307 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202533
January 202526
December 202418
November 202431
October 202430
September 202439
July 202426
June 202446
May 202414
April 202415

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Westmorland Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
5. Torcross Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Glenroy Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sturminster Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
8. Kynner Way (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hocking Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Tiverton Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2

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