Crime in Binley and Willenhall: statistics, rates and trends
2,109 crimes were recorded in Binley and Willenhall in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Binley and Willenhall
- Questions about crime in Binley and Willenhall
- About this data
2,109 crimes were recorded in Binley and Willenhall in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 878 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Binley and Willenhall has the 966th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Binley and Willenhall | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,109 | 35,712 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.1 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 18,812 | 369,026 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Binley and Willenhall was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,643 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,831). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 2,109 | 112.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,171 | 115.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,276 | 121.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,545 | 135.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,643 | 140.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,396 | 127.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,831 | 97.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,853 | 98.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,020 | 107.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 183 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Binley and Willenhall 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in public order (+37%) and criminal damage and arson (+26%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-52%) and other crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 878 | 46.7 | 1.36 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 226 | 12.0 | 1.77 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 196 | 10.4 | 1.26 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 159 | 8.5 | 1.72 | +6% |
| Public order | 122 | 6.5 | 0.98 | +37% |
| Burglary | 112 | 6.0 | 1.68 | +15% |
| Other theft | 99 | 5.3 | 0.82 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 5.2 | 0.34 | -52% |
| Drugs | 84 | 4.5 | 1.37 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 49 | 2.6 | 2.68 | +11% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.1 | 1.01 | -26% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.5 | 1.14 | +16% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.58 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Binley and Willenhall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Binley and Willenhall recorded 878 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Binley and Willenhall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Binley and Willenhall recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Binley and Willenhall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Binley and Willenhall recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Binley and Willenhall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Binley and Willenhall recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Binley and Willenhall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Binley and Willenhall recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Binley and Willenhall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Binley and Willenhall recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Binley and Willenhall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Binley and Willenhall recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Binley and Willenhall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Binley and Willenhall recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Binley and Willenhall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Binley and Willenhall recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Binley and Willenhall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Binley and Willenhall recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Binley and Willenhall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Binley and Willenhall recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Binley and Willenhall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Binley and Willenhall recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Binley and Willenhall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Binley and Willenhall recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Binley and Willenhall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Binley and Willenhall recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Binley and Willenhall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Binley and Willenhall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Binley and Willenhall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stoke | 2,029 | 79.0 | -30% |
| Wyken | 1,352 | 76.4 | -32% |
| Cheylesmore | 1,174 | 71.5 | -36% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,669 | 81.7 | -27% |
| St Michael's | 8,442 | 220.4 | +97% |
| Henley | 2,943 | 130.2 | +16% |
| Foleshill | 3,174 | 125.4 | +12% |
| Earlsdon | 921 | 62.6 | -44% |
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 Binley and Willenhall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Joe Obrien Close | 249 |
| On or near Dalby Close | 92 |
| On or near Montgomery Close | 64 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Yarningale Road | 48 |
| On or near Winnallthorpe | 43 |
| On or near Littlethorpe | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Kingsmead Mews | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Binley and Willenhall 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 | 718 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 604 | 28.6% |
| Under investigation | 196 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 195 | 9.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 154 | 7.3% |
| Not recorded | 97 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Binley and Willenhall has an estimated population of 18,812. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Binley and Willenhall sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Binley and Willenhall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.4% |
| Social rented homes | 31.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.2% |
Is Binley and Willenhall a safe place to live?
Binley and Willenhall recorded 112.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Binley and Willenhall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 878 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (226).
Is crime in Binley and Willenhall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Binley and Willenhall was down 3% on the year before: 2,109 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,171 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Binley and Willenhall?
Binley and Willenhall 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 Binley and Willenhall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.