Crime in Sherbourne: statistics, rates and trends
1,264 crimes were recorded in Sherbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sherbourne
- Questions about crime in Sherbourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (511), other theft (117) and criminal damage and arson (112) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,826th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sherbourne | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,264 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.4 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,728 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sherbourne peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,871 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,212). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,264 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,382 | 87.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,668 | 106.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,871 | 119.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,585 | 100.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,789 | 113.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,269 | 80.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,235 | 78.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,212 | 77.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and drugs (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 24 to 35 and criminal damage and arson rose from 83 to 112, while anti-social behaviour fell from 138 to 69 and shoplifting fell from 180 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 511 | 32.5 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Other theft | 117 | 7.4 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 6.4 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -33% |
| Public order | 77 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 4.4 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.8 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +46% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sherbourne; the highest is St Michael's, Coventry (223.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bablake (54.8).
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Sherbourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (111).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 111 |
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Vincent Street | 60 |
| On or near Parking Area | 56 |
| On or near Meriden Street | 45 |
| On or near Hawksworth Drive | 40 |
| On or near Melville Road | 36 |
| On or near Chester Street | 31 |
| On or near Rushmoor Drive | 31 |
| On or near Bevington Crescent | 28 |
Of the 1,195 crimes in Sherbourne with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 471 | 39.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 464 | 38.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Sherbourne has an estimated population of 15,728 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%), more students (10.1%, against 7.9%) and more private renting (25%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sherbourne average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Sherbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sherbourne a safe place to live?
Sherbourne recorded 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,826th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sherbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 511 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (117).
Is crime in Sherbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sherbourne was down 9% on the year before: 1,264 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,382 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sherbourne?
About 15,728 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sherbourne?
Sherbourne 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.