Crime in Coventry*

Coventry Crime Overview

• Coventry is classed as the safest city in the West Midlands – but crime is still more prevalent than in many other areas within the region.
• During the year ending January 2022, central Coventry suffered from over 2000 committed crimes.
• Statistics show, however, an alarmingly high rate of robberies, with three occurring for every 1,000 residents

Crime rates this year – Coventry compared as a % to Warwickshire overall

Burglary - 6% more dangerous

Criminal Damage & Arson - 5% more dangerous

Other Theft – 60% more dangerous

Robbery – 28% more dangerous

Shoplifting – 73% more dangerous

Crime in Coventry Neighbourhoods

Central Coventry is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Coventry, followed by Clifford Park and Willenhall. Coventry's safest neighbourhoods are, respectively, Allesley Green & Lower Eastern Green, Allesley Park, and Eastern Green & Tanyard Farm

Which Police Force serves Coventry?

West Midlands Police are responsible for policing in Coventry.

About Coventry

Coventry is a West Midlands city situated on the River Sherbourne. Once part of Warwickshire, It is the tenth largest and most central city in England and the second largest city in the West Midlands region, outside Birmingham. Coventry’s population at the 2012 census was 345,328,

Coventry became a major centre of the British motor industry, making it a target for German air raids during the Second World War. In November 1940, much of the historic city centre was destroyed by a large air raid. Much of the city was rebuilt after the war. Although the motor industry declined, in recent years Coventry has seen considerable regeneration. There are three universities: Coventry University in the city centre; the University of Warwick on the southern outskirts; and the smaller private Arden University with its headquarters close to Coventry Airport. Coventry was awarded UK City of Culture for 2021.

House Prices in Coventry

According to Rightmove, over the last year, the average price of property in Coventry was £245,361. Detached properties sold for an average of £426,956, semi-detached £271,622 and terraced properties £205,351.

Famous People from Coventry

Poet, Philip Larkin

Actors Nigel Hawthorne and Clive Owen

Musicians Frank Ifield, Jerry Dammers & Terry Hall

Rugby Union Player David Duckham

Golfer, Dame Laura Davies

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*Data taken from CrimeRate.co.uk, a data analysis and GIS project dedicated to uncovering crime trends in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They aggregate open police force data, social media signals and file FOI requests with local police departments, to build the most complete catalogue of crime and safety information in specific regions.