Crime in Earlsdon: statistics, rates and trends
928 crimes were recorded in Earlsdon in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (304), shoplifting (157) and vehicle crime (122) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,501st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Earlsdon | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 928 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.0 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,722 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Earlsdon peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,269 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (927). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 928 | 63.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,071 | 72.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,219 | 82.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,232 | 83.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,269 | 86.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,145 | 77.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 927 | 63.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,042 | 70.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 992 | 67.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
Compared with England and Wales, Earlsdon recorded notably more vehicle crime (67% above the national rate), burglary (36% above the national rate) and shoplifting (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (88% below) and public order (52% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 89 to 28 and vehicle crime fell from 196 to 122.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 304 | 20.6 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 157 | 10.7 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 122 | 8.3 | 5.0 | -38% |
| Burglary | 71 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Other theft | 64 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 1.9 | 15.4 | -69% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +14% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Earlsdon; 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 Earlsdon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wainbody | 781 | 46.9 | -26% |
| Whoberley | 891 | 55.0 | -13% |
| Cheylesmore | 1,172 | 71.4 | +13% |
| Sherbourne | 1,264 | 80.4 | +27% |
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +255% |
| Westwood | 1,613 | 79.3 | +26% |
| Radford | 1,945 | 86.8 | +38% |
| Lower Stoke | 2,012 | 78.3 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Earlsdon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (184).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 184 |
| On or near Dolomite Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near B4101 | 27 |
| On or near Earlsdon Street | 27 |
| On or near Pinewood Grove | 27 |
| On or near Armorial Road | 26 |
| On or near Pilkington Road | 24 |
| On or near Burnsall Grove | 20 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
Of the 900 crimes in Earlsdon with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 406 | 45.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 275 | 30.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Earlsdon has an estimated population of 14,722 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.5%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Earlsdon average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Earlsdon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Earlsdon a safe place to live?
Earlsdon recorded 63.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,501st 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 Earlsdon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 304 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (157).
Is crime in Earlsdon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Earlsdon was down 13% on the year before: 928 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,071 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Earlsdon?
About 14,722 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Earlsdon?
Earlsdon 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.