Crime in Foleshill: statistics, rates and trends
3,232 crimes were recorded in Foleshill in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Foleshill at a glance
- Crime trends in Foleshill
- Types of crime in Foleshill
- Foleshill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Foleshill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Foleshill
- Demographics of Foleshill
- Questions about crime in Foleshill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,164), shoplifting (416) and other theft (273) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 726th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Foleshill | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,232 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.7 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 25,313 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Foleshill peaked in the year to August 2023 (4,321 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,794). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,232 | 127.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,395 | 134.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,110 | 162.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,321 | 170.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,195 | 165.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,231 | 167.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,274 | 129.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,284 | 129.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,794 | 110.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 325 |
| July 2026 | 350 |
| June 2026 | 267 |
| May 2026 | 266 |
| April 2026 | 238 |
| March 2026 | 324 |
| February 2026 | 239 |
| January 2026 | 246 |
| December 2025 | 231 |
| November 2025 | 243 |
| October 2025 | 245 |
| September 2025 | 258 |
Compared with England and Wales, Foleshill recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.7 times the national rate), robbery (2.2 times the national rate) and shoplifting (94% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (57% below) and theft from the person (25% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 304 to 416 and possession of weapons rose from 76 to 91, while anti-social behaviour fell from 413 to 168 and theft from the person fell from 43 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,164 | 46.0 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 416 | 16.4 | 8.5 | +37% |
| Other theft | 273 | 10.8 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 235 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 234 | 9.2 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Public order | 178 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -59% |
| Burglary | 155 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Drugs | 120 | 4.7 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 91 | 3.6 | 1.0 | +20% |
| Robbery | 75 | 3.0 | 1.4 | +17% |
| Other crime | 62 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 1.3 | 1.7 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 1.1 | 0.8 | -19% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Foleshill; the highest is St Michael's, Coventry (223.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bablake (54.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Foleshill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | 1,945 | 86.8 | -32% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,658 | 81.2 | -36% |
| Holbrook | 1,325 | 69.6 | -46% |
| Longford | 1,859 | 90.5 | -29% |
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +75% |
| Sherbourne | 1,264 | 80.4 | -37% |
| Henley | 2,946 | 130.4 | +2% |
| Bablake | 1,074 | 54.8 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Foleshill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (254).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 254 |
| On or near Supermarket | 186 |
| On or near Parking Area | 130 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 109 |
| On or near Heera Close | 96 |
| On or near Gressingham Grove | 69 |
| On or near Police Station | 69 |
| On or near Culworth Row | 68 |
| On or near Harnall Lane West | 67 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 58 |
Of the 3,064 crimes in Foleshill with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 168 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,178 | 38.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,055 | 34.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 295 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 183 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 146 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 89 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Foleshill has an estimated population of 25,313 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.7%, against 3.4%), more private renting (37%, against 20%) and more students (13.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Foleshill average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Foleshill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 36.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 75.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Foleshill a safe place to live?
Foleshill recorded 127.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 726th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Foleshill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (416).
Is crime in Foleshill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Foleshill was down 5% on the year before: 3,232 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,395 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Foleshill?
About 25,313 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Foleshill?
Foleshill 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.