Crime in Sherbourne: statistics, rates and trends
1,285 crimes were recorded in Sherbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sherbourne at a glance
- Crime trends in Sherbourne
- Types of crime in Sherbourne
- Sherbourne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sherbourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sherbourne
- Population and deprivation in Sherbourne
- Questions about crime in Sherbourne
- About this data
1,285 crimes were recorded in Sherbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 524 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sherbourne has the 1,792nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sherbourne | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,285 | 35,712 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.7 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,728 | 369,026 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sherbourne was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,881 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,215). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 1,285 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,406 | 89.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,662 | 105.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,881 | 119.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,587 | 100.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,743 | 110.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,286 | 81.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,229 | 78.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,215 | 77.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| February 2026 | 95 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 104 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
| August 2025 | 122 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sherbourne 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 other theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+33%) and public order (+33%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-50%) and anti-social behaviour (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 524 | 33.3 | 0.97 | +11% |
| Other theft | 126 | 8.0 | 1.25 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 6.6 | 0.98 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 6.4 | 0.78 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 6.1 | 1.24 | -32% |
| Public order | 77 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 4.8 | 0.31 | -43% |
| Burglary | 64 | 4.1 | 1.15 | +14% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.0 | 0.62 | +33% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.7 | 0.81 | -16% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.3 | 0.99 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.2 | 1.24 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.8 | 0.45 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.54 | -53% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sherbourne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sherbourne recorded 524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sherbourne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sherbourne recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sherbourne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sherbourne recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sherbourne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sherbourne recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sherbourne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sherbourne recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sherbourne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sherbourne recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sherbourne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sherbourne recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sherbourne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sherbourne recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sherbourne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sherbourne recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sherbourne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sherbourne recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sherbourne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sherbourne recorded 21 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 11% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sherbourne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sherbourne recorded 19 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 17% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sherbourne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sherbourne recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sherbourne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sherbourne recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sherbourne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sherbourne.
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 Sherbourne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 116 |
| On or near Supermarket | 104 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Vincent Street | 57 |
| On or near Meriden Street | 46 |
| On or near Hawksworth Drive | 38 |
| On or near Melville Road | 35 |
| On or near Rushmoor Drive | 35 |
| On or near Chester Street | 32 |
| On or near Norfolk Street | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sherbourne 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 473 | 36.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 472 | 36.7% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 6.8% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
Sherbourne has an estimated population of 15,728. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sherbourne sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sherbourne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% |
| Private rented homes | 25.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.6% |
Is Sherbourne a safe place to live?
Sherbourne recorded 81.7 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 Sherbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 524 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (126).
Is crime in Sherbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sherbourne was down 9% on the year before: 1,285 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,406 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sherbourne?
Sherbourne 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 Sherbourne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.