Crime in Lower Stoke: statistics, rates and trends
2,029 crimes were recorded in Lower Stoke in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lower Stoke at a glance
- Crime trends in Lower Stoke
- Types of crime in Lower Stoke
- Lower Stoke compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lower Stoke
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lower Stoke
- Population and deprivation in Lower Stoke
- Questions about crime in Lower Stoke
- About this data
2,029 crimes were recorded in Lower Stoke in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 782 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lower Stoke has the 1,887th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lower Stoke | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,029 | 35,712 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.0 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 25,687 | 369,026 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lower Stoke was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,401 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,711). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 2,029 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,248 | 87.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,270 | 88.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,339 | 91.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,401 | 93.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,282 | 88.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,735 | 67.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,758 | 68.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,711 | 66.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 181 |
| June 2026 | 161 |
| May 2026 | 164 |
| April 2026 | 160 |
| March 2026 | 174 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 158 |
| December 2025 | 163 |
| November 2025 | 196 |
| October 2025 | 189 |
| September 2025 | 182 |
| August 2025 | 167 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lower Stoke 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in robbery (+36%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-56%) and other theft (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 782 | 30.4 | 0.89 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 333 | 13.0 | 1.56 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 185 | 7.2 | 1.46 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 174 | 6.8 | 1.00 | +4% |
| Other theft | 99 | 3.9 | 0.60 | -34% |
| Burglary | 90 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 3.3 | 0.21 | -56% |
| Public order | 72 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -6% |
| Drugs | 59 | 2.3 | 0.70 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 40 | 1.6 | 1.89 | +264% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.3 | 0.98 | +36% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.2 | 1.20 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.5 | 0.32 | -18% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lower Stoke
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lower Stoke recorded 782 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lower Stoke
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lower Stoke recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lower Stoke
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lower Stoke recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lower Stoke
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lower Stoke recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lower Stoke
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lower Stoke recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lower Stoke
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lower Stoke recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lower Stoke
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lower Stoke recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lower Stoke
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lower Stoke recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lower Stoke
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lower Stoke recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lower Stoke
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lower Stoke recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 264% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lower Stoke
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lower Stoke recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lower Stoke
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lower Stoke recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lower Stoke
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lower Stoke recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lower Stoke
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lower Stoke recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lower Stoke, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lower Stoke.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lower Stoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Stoke | 1,669 | 81.7 | +3% |
| St Michael's | 8,442 | 220.4 | +179% |
| Wyken | 1,352 | 76.4 | -3% |
| Binley and Willenhall | 2,109 | 112.1 | +42% |
| Cheylesmore | 1,174 | 71.5 | -9% |
| Foleshill | 3,174 | 125.4 | +59% |
| Henley | 2,943 | 130.2 | +65% |
| Radford | 1,947 | 86.9 | +10% |
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 Lower Stoke over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 352 |
| On or near St Osburg'S Road | 117 |
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Terry Road | 49 |
| On or near The Boxhill | 46 |
| On or near St Michael'S Road | 39 |
| On or near The Moorfield | 39 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Uxbridge Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Grenville Avenue | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lower Stoke 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 747 | 36.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 717 | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 154 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 142 | 7.0% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 65 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% |
Lower Stoke has an estimated population of 25,687. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lower Stoke sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lower Stoke |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 26.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.8% |
Is Lower Stoke a safe place to live?
Lower Stoke recorded 79.0 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 Lower Stoke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 782 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (333).
Is crime in Lower Stoke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lower Stoke was down 10% on the year before: 2,029 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,248 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lower Stoke?
Lower Stoke 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 Lower Stoke. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.