Crime in Holbrook: statistics, rates and trends
1,325 crimes were recorded in Holbrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (589), shoplifting (178) and criminal damage and arson (116) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,249th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Holbrook | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,325 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.6 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 19,044 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Holbrook peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,820 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,211). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,325 | 69.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,396 | 73.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,611 | 84.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,719 | 90.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,675 | 88.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,820 | 95.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,308 | 68.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,258 | 66.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,211 | 63.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 106 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 137 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 126 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (85% below) and other theft (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 58 to 78 and drugs rose from 29 to 36, while anti-social behaviour fell from 80 to 43 and other theft fell from 99 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 589 | 30.9 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 178 | 9.3 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Public order | 78 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Other theft | 70 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 2.3 | 15.4 | -46% |
| Drugs | 36 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Holbrook; 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 Holbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foleshill | 3,232 | 127.7 | +84% |
| Bablake | 1,074 | 54.8 | -21% |
| Longford | 1,859 | 90.5 | +30% |
| Radford | 1,945 | 86.8 | +25% |
| Sherbourne | 1,264 | 80.4 | +16% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,658 | 81.2 | +17% |
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +222% |
| Henley | 2,946 | 130.4 | +87% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Holbrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Houldsworth Crescent” (176).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Houldsworth Crescent | 176 |
| On or near Kingswood Close | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Broome Croft | 30 |
| On or near Lauderdale Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Swallow Road | 26 |
| On or near Bentley Court | 23 |
| On or near Compton Road | 23 |
| On or near Holbrook Lane | 22 |
Of the 1,282 crimes in Holbrook with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 529 | 41.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 430 | 33.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 45 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Holbrook has an estimated population of 19,044 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%), more children (24%, against 18%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holbrook average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Holbrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Holbrook a safe place to live?
Holbrook recorded 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,249th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Holbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 589 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (178).
Is crime in Holbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holbrook was down 5% on the year before: 1,325 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,396 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holbrook?
About 19,044 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holbrook?
Holbrook 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.