Crime in Cheylesmore: statistics, rates and trends
1,172 crimes were recorded in Cheylesmore in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cheylesmore at a glance
- Crime trends in Cheylesmore
- Types of crime in Cheylesmore
- Cheylesmore compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cheylesmore
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cheylesmore
- Demographics of Cheylesmore
- Questions about crime in Cheylesmore
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (434), vehicle crime (158) and criminal damage and arson (102) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,167th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cheylesmore | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,172 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 16,422 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cheylesmore peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,614 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,141). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,172 | 71.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,224 | 74.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,398 | 85.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,581 | 96.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,614 | 98.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,591 | 96.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,146 | 69.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,196 | 72.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,141 | 69.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cheylesmore recorded notably more vehicle crime (94% above the national rate), burglary (71% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (57% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (75% below) and shoplifting (60% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 84 to 100 and other theft rose from 80 to 95, while anti-social behaviour fell from 163 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 434 | 26.4 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 158 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Burglary | 100 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Other theft | 95 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 3.8 | 15.4 | -62% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 3.3 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Public order | 52 | 3.2 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cheylesmore; the highest is St Michael's, Coventry (223.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Wainbody (46.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cheylesmore |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +214% |
| Earlsdon | 928 | 63.0 | -12% |
| Lower Stoke | 2,012 | 78.3 | +10% |
| Binley and Willenhall | 2,150 | 114.3 | +60% |
| Wainbody | 781 | 46.9 | -34% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,658 | 81.2 | +14% |
| Whoberley | 891 | 55.0 | -23% |
| Sherbourne | 1,264 | 80.4 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Cheylesmore over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 102 |
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Sunnybank Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Riverside Close | 29 |
| On or near Lichfield Road | 20 |
| On or near Scimitar Way | 20 |
| On or near Gregory Hood Road | 19 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 18 |
| On or near Fenside Avenue | 18 |
Of the 1,110 crimes in Cheylesmore with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 430 | 38.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 428 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Cheylesmore has an estimated population of 16,422 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cheylesmore average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cheylesmore | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cheylesmore a safe place to live?
Cheylesmore recorded 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,167th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Cheylesmore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 434 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (158).
Is crime in Cheylesmore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cheylesmore was down 4% on the year before: 1,172 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,224 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cheylesmore?
About 16,422 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cheylesmore?
Cheylesmore 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.