CV1 5SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CV1 5SB

CV1 5SB, Coventry has recorded a total of 335 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 89.26 per 1,000 population. This CV1 5SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CV1 postcode area, which has experienced 780 crimes and a crime rate of 22.27 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CV1 5SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CV1 5SB, encompassing approximately 3753 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CV1 5SB area, explore the CV1 5SB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (4900.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (69) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CV1 5SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 94
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 46
  • St John'S Street with total crimes: 31

CV1 5SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10089.264900.00%
Shoplifting6926.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour3018.380.00%
Public order257.990.00%
Bicycle theft246.660.00%
Other theft236.390.00%
Drugs156.130.00%
Vehicle crime134.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.460.00%
Robbery103.200.00%
Possession of weapons52.660.00%
Theft from the person51.330.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Burglary20.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.53-97.96%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9891.92-11.71%
Shoplifting6626.1160.98%
Anti-social behaviour3617.5820.00%
Public order359.5916.67%
Other theft279.33-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson207.19-13.04%
Robbery115.33-26.67%
Drugs102.93-28.57%
Bicycle theft102.66-52.38%
Vehicle crime92.66350.00%
Theft from the person72.400.00%
Burglary61.87200.00%
Other crime61.60100.00%
Possession of weapons41.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11188.99-9.02%
Shoplifting4129.57-34.92%
Other theft3110.9234.78%
Public order308.263.45%
Anti-social behaviour307.99-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson237.9915.00%
Bicycle theft216.13320.00%
Robbery155.6015.38%
Drugs144.007.69%
Theft from the person73.73-36.36%
Possession of weapons41.87-69.23%
Other crime31.07-25.00%
Burglary20.80-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.53-84.62%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122103.9131.18%
Shoplifting6332.50-28.41%
Anti-social behaviour5216.79147.62%
Public order2913.8516.00%
Other theft237.7335.29%
Criminal damage and arson206.135.26%
Possession of weapons135.3385.71%
Drugs133.4618.18%
Robbery133.46-23.53%
Vehicle crime133.4644.44%
Theft from the person113.46-31.25%
Burglary92.9328.57%
Bicycle theft52.400.00%
Other crime41.33-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9390.592.20%
Shoplifting8824.7876.00%
Public order2523.45-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour216.6661.54%
Criminal damage and arson195.60111.11%
Robbery175.06183.33%
Other theft174.53-10.53%
Theft from the person164.5360.00%
Drugs114.26-42.11%
Vehicle crime92.9350.00%
Burglary72.4016.67%
Possession of weapons71.87-30.00%
Other crime51.87150.00%
Bicycle theft51.33-37.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9175.133.41%
Shoplifting5024.25138.10%
Public order3313.3265.00%
Drugs198.795.56%
Other theft195.065.56%
Anti-social behaviour135.06-40.91%
Theft from the person103.4625.00%
Possession of weapons102.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.66-64.00%
Bicycle theft82.40-11.11%
Robbery62.13-71.43%
Burglary61.60-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.60-14.29%
Other crime21.60-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8873.54-1.12%
Criminal damage and arson2523.45-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour226.6615.79%
Shoplifting215.86-27.59%
Robbery215.60200.00%
Public order205.60-4.76%
Other theft185.33-14.29%
Drugs184.8038.46%
Bicycle theft94.8050.00%
Theft from the person82.40-55.56%
Burglary82.13-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.130.00%
Other crime61.87500.00%
Possession of weapons51.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8973.279.88%
Criminal damage and arson2923.7152.63%
Shoplifting297.737.41%
Other theft217.7316.67%
Public order215.60-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour195.6011.76%
Theft from the person185.060.00%
Drugs134.800.00%
Burglary103.46150.00%
Vehicle crime72.6640.00%
Robbery71.87-53.33%
Bicycle theft61.8750.00%
Possession of weapons51.6025.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8167.14-22.12%
Public order2721.588.00%
Shoplifting277.19-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson197.19-47.22%
Theft from the person185.060.00%
Other theft184.80-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour174.80-48.48%
Robbery154.53-6.25%
Drugs134.0018.18%
Vehicle crime53.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.33-33.33%
Burglary41.07-73.33%
Possession of weapons41.07-42.86%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10495.65-2.80%
Shoplifting5127.7127.50%
Criminal damage and arson3613.5963.64%
Anti-social behaviour339.59-17.50%
Public order258.79-13.79%
Other theft236.66-36.11%
Theft from the person186.1363.64%
Robbery164.8060.00%
Burglary154.2625.00%
Drugs114.00-15.38%
Vehicle crime102.93-23.08%
Possession of weapons72.66-22.22%
Bicycle theft61.87-14.29%
Other crime41.60-20.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10794.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour4028.510.00%
Shoplifting4010.660.00%
Other theft3610.660.00%
Public order299.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson227.730.00%
Drugs135.860.00%
Vehicle crime133.460.00%
Burglary123.460.00%
Theft from the person113.200.00%
Robbery102.930.00%
Possession of weapons92.660.00%
Bicycle theft72.400.00%
Other crime51.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411
March 202419
February 202418
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 256 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202427
June 202431
May 202423
April 202417
March 202419
February 202418
January 202421
December 202318
November 202323
October 202336

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 20242
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 141 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202411
June 202415
May 202413
April 202417
March 20246
February 202421
January 20247
December 202315
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 1086 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 20242
July 202498
June 2024111
May 2024122
April 202493
March 202491
February 202488
January 202489
December 202381
November 2023104
October 2023107

A total of 234 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202420
June 202423
May 202420
April 202419
March 20249
February 202425
January 202429
December 202319
November 202336
October 202322

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202436
June 202430
May 202452
April 202421
March 202413
February 202422
January 202419
December 202317
November 202333
October 202340

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202435
June 202430
May 202429
April 202425
March 202433
February 202420
January 202421
December 202327
November 202325
October 202329

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 202315
October 202312

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202410
June 202421
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 545 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202469
July 202466
June 202441
May 202463
April 202488
March 202450
February 202421
January 202429
December 202327
November 202351
October 202340

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 202413
April 20247
March 202410
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 129 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 202416
March 202410
February 20248
January 202418
December 202318
November 202318
October 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CV1 5SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total94
    Shoplifting47
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Bicycle theft9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Public order6
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total46
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Vehicle crime8
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. St John'S Street
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Public order8
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Burges
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ironmonger Row
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Chauntry Place
    Total11
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cross Cheaping
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hay Lane
    Total8
    Bicycle theft3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Trinity Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. White Friars Street
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Upper Well Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Corporation Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. White Friars Lane
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Pepper Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Friars' Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Manor House Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hill Top
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cope Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Nightclub
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Little Park Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sheriffs Orchard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ringway St Johns
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Greyfriars Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Well Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Trinity Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Fairfax Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. A4053
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2