Crime in Binley and Willenhall: statistics, rates and trends
2,150 crimes were recorded in Binley and Willenhall in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Binley and Willenhall at a glance
- Crime trends in Binley and Willenhall
- Types of crime in Binley and Willenhall
- Binley and Willenhall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Binley and Willenhall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Binley and Willenhall
- Demographics of Binley and Willenhall
- Questions about crime in Binley and Willenhall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (877), criminal damage and arson (234) and shoplifting (203) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 928th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Binley and Willenhall | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,150 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.3 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 18,812 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Binley and Willenhall peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,676 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,827). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,150 | 114.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,138 | 113.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,283 | 121.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,513 | 133.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,676 | 142.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,429 | 129.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,868 | 99.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,827 | 97.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,041 | 108.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 224 |
| July 2026 | 211 |
| June 2026 | 163 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 189 |
| March 2026 | 200 |
| February 2026 | 187 |
| January 2026 | 142 |
| December 2025 | 156 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 182 |
| September 2025 | 199 |
Compared with England and Wales, Binley and Willenhall recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (84% above the national rate) and burglary (77% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (65% below). On the year before, public order rose from 88 to 121 and criminal damage and arson rose from 176 to 234, while anti-social behaviour fell from 185 to 102 and shoplifting fell from 245 to 203.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 877 | 46.6 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 234 | 12.4 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 203 | 10.8 | 8.5 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 164 | 8.7 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Public order | 121 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Burglary | 118 | 6.3 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Other theft | 107 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Drugs | 89 | 4.7 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +7% |
| Other crime | 42 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Binley and Willenhall; the highest is St Michael's, Coventry (223.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Earlsdon (63.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Binley and Willenhall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stoke | 2,012 | 78.3 | -31% |
| Wyken | 1,320 | 74.6 | -35% |
| Cheylesmore | 1,172 | 71.4 | -38% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,658 | 81.2 | -29% |
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +96% |
| Henley | 2,946 | 130.4 | +14% |
| Foleshill | 3,232 | 127.7 | +12% |
| Earlsdon | 928 | 63.0 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Binley and Willenhall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Joe Obrien Close” (257).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Joe Obrien Close | 257 |
| On or near Dalby Close | 98 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 67 |
| On or near Montgomery Close | 64 |
| On or near Yarningale Road | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Littlethorpe | 42 |
| On or near Winnallthorpe | 41 |
| On or near Wroxall Drive | 35 |
| On or near Fabian Close | 31 |
Of the 2,048 crimes in Binley and Willenhall with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 719 | 35.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 605 | 29.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 227 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 205 | 10.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 136 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 78 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Binley and Willenhall has an estimated population of 18,812 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (32%, against 17%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Binley and Willenhall average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Binley and Willenhall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Binley and Willenhall a safe place to live?
Binley and Willenhall recorded 114.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 928th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Binley and Willenhall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 877 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (234).
Is crime in Binley and Willenhall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Binley and Willenhall was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,150 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,138 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Binley and Willenhall?
About 18,812 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Binley and Willenhall?
Binley and Willenhall is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.