Crime in Cheylesmore: statistics, rates and trends
1,174 crimes were recorded in Cheylesmore in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Cheylesmore
- Questions about crime in Cheylesmore
- About this data
1,174 crimes were recorded in Cheylesmore in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 436 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cheylesmore has the 2,164th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cheylesmore | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,174 | 35,712 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.5 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 16,422 | 369,026 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cheylesmore was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,606 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,118). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 1,174 | 71.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,241 | 75.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,412 | 86.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,597 | 97.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,606 | 97.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,555 | 94.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,123 | 68.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,234 | 75.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,118 | 68.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 94 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cheylesmore 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, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in other crime (+20%) and burglary (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%) and possession of weapons (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 26.5 | 0.78 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 164 | 10.0 | 2.03 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 6.3 | 0.92 | -6% |
| Burglary | 101 | 6.2 | 1.74 | +16% |
| Other theft | 95 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -58% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -10% |
| Public order | 44 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -8% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.6 | 0.48 | -13% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.3 | 1.32 | -16% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.2 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.7 | 0.89 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cheylesmore
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cheylesmore recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cheylesmore
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cheylesmore recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cheylesmore
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cheylesmore recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cheylesmore
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cheylesmore recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cheylesmore
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cheylesmore recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cheylesmore
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cheylesmore recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cheylesmore
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cheylesmore recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cheylesmore
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cheylesmore recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cheylesmore
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cheylesmore recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cheylesmore
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cheylesmore recorded 24 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 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cheylesmore
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cheylesmore recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cheylesmore
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cheylesmore recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cheylesmore
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cheylesmore recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cheylesmore
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cheylesmore recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cheylesmore, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cheylesmore.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cheylesmore |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's | 8,442 | 220.4 | +208% |
| Earlsdon | 921 | 62.6 | -12% |
| Lower Stoke | 2,029 | 79.0 | +10% |
| Binley and Willenhall | 2,109 | 112.1 | +57% |
| Wainbody | 780 | 46.8 | -34% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,669 | 81.7 | +14% |
| Whoberley | 872 | 53.8 | -25% |
| Sherbourne | 1,285 | 81.7 | +14% |
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 Cheylesmore over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 99 |
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Sunnybank Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Riverside Close | 25 |
| On or near Scimitar Way | 21 |
| On or near Lichfield Road | 21 |
| On or near Fred Lee Grove | 20 |
| On or near Ashington Grove | 18 |
| On or near Daintree Croft | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cheylesmore 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 | 433 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 419 | 35.7% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 8.7% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 6.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
Cheylesmore has an estimated population of 16,422. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cheylesmore sits in decile 5.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cheylesmore |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% |
| Social rented homes | 11.4% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 |
Is Cheylesmore a safe place to live?
Cheylesmore recorded 71.5 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 Cheylesmore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (164).
Is crime in Cheylesmore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cheylesmore was down 5% on the year before: 1,174 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,241 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cheylesmore?
Cheylesmore 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 Cheylesmore. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.