Crime in Bablake: statistics, rates and trends
1,083 crimes were recorded in Bablake in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
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1,083 crimes were recorded in Bablake in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 442 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bablake has the 2,806th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bablake | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,083 | 35,712 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.3 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 19,585 | 369,026 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bablake was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,543 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,083). Over the whole period it fell 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,083 | 55.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,151 | 58.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,484 | 75.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,543 | 78.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,397 | 71.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,436 | 73.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,436 | 73.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,324 | 67.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,267 | 64.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 96 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bablake over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+53%) and public order (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-75%) and anti-social behaviour (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 442 | 22.6 | 0.66 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 159 | 8.1 | 1.65 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +2% |
| Burglary | 89 | 4.5 | 1.28 | +53% |
| Other theft | 79 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +3% |
| Public order | 63 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 2.6 | 0.17 | -45% |
| Other crime | 29 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +4% |
| Drugs | 16 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -36% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.8 | 0.57 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.7 | 0.74 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +400% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bablake
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bablake recorded 442 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bablake
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bablake recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bablake
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bablake recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bablake
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bablake recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bablake
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bablake recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bablake
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bablake recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bablake
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bablake recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bablake
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bablake recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bablake
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bablake recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bablake
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bablake recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bablake
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bablake recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bablake
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bablake recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bablake
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bablake recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bablake
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bablake recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bablake, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bablake.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bablake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 1,947 | 86.9 | +57% |
| Sherbourne | 1,285 | 81.7 | +48% |
| Holbrook | 1,329 | 69.8 | +26% |
| Whoberley | 872 | 53.8 | -3% |
| Foleshill | 3,174 | 125.4 | +127% |
| Woodlands | 1,166 | 62.8 | +14% |
| St Michael's | 8,442 | 220.4 | +299% |
| Longford | 1,852 | 90.2 | +63% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bablake over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Long Lane | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Tamworth Road | 36 |
| On or near Bablake Close | 29 |
| On or near Taunton Way | 29 |
| On or near North Brook Road | 28 |
| On or near Bowness Close | 25 |
| On or near Brackenhurst Road | 22 |
| On or near Conrad Road | 21 |
| On or near Herders Way | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bablake over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 416 | 38.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 394 | 36.4% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 8.2% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bablake has an estimated population of 19,585. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bablake sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bablake |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Bablake a safe place to live?
Bablake recorded 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bablake?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 442 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (159).
Is crime in Bablake going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bablake was down 6% on the year before: 1,083 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,151 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bablake?
Bablake is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bablake. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.