Crime in Foleshill: statistics, rates and trends

3,174 crimes were recorded in Foleshill in the 12 months to July 2026, 125.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,147 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Foleshill has the 753rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Foleshill was highest in the year to July 2023 (4,234 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,732). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Foleshill 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, shoplifting, other theft.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+22%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-65%) and bicycle theft (-31%).

Violence and sexual offences in Foleshill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Foleshill recorded 1,147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Foleshill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Foleshill recorded 390 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Foleshill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Foleshill recorded 273 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Foleshill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Foleshill recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Foleshill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Foleshill recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Foleshill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Foleshill recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Foleshill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Foleshill recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Foleshill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Foleshill recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Foleshill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Foleshill recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Foleshill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Foleshill recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Foleshill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Foleshill recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Foleshill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Foleshill recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Foleshill

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Foleshill recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Foleshill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Foleshill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Foleshill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Foleshill.

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 Foleshill over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Foleshill 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.

Foleshill has an estimated population of 25,313. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Foleshill sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Foleshill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.