Crime in St Michael's, Coventry: statistics, rates and trends
8,573 crimes were recorded in St Michael's, Coventry in the 12 months to August 2026, 223.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Michael's, Coventry at a glance
- Crime trends in St Michael's, Coventry
- Types of crime in St Michael's, Coventry
- St Michael's, Coventry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Michael's, Coventry
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Michael's, Coventry
- Demographics of St Michael's, Coventry
- Questions about crime in St Michael's, Coventry
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (3,410), shoplifting (1,141) and public order (607) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 154th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St Michael's, Coventry | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 8,573 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 223.8 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 38,301 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Michael's, Coventry peaked in the year to August 2022 (9,449 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (5,493). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 8,573 | 223.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 8,223 | 214.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 8,574 | 223.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 9,251 | 241.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 9,449 | 246.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 7,121 | 185.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,493 | 143.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,251 | 163.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 6,213 | 162.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 816 |
| July 2026 | 874 |
| June 2026 | 783 |
| May 2026 | 747 |
| April 2026 | 714 |
| March 2026 | 689 |
| February 2026 | 674 |
| January 2026 | 621 |
| December 2025 | 610 |
| November 2025 | 706 |
| October 2025 | 742 |
| September 2025 | 597 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Michael's, Coventry recorded notably more bicycle theft (6.9 times the national rate), robbery (5.5 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (5.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 877 to 1,141 and burglary rose from 229 to 295, while anti-social behaviour fell from 935 to 380.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,410 | 89.0 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 1,141 | 29.8 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Public order | 607 | 15.8 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 596 | 15.6 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 524 | 13.7 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 380 | 9.9 | 15.4 | -59% |
| Drugs | 344 | 9.0 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 322 | 8.4 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Burglary | 295 | 7.7 | 3.6 | +29% |
| Robbery | 289 | 7.5 | 1.4 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 218 | 5.7 | 0.8 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 189 | 4.9 | 1.0 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 163 | 4.3 | 1.7 | +10% |
| Other crime | 95 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +6% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Michael's, Coventry has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Michael's, Coventry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stoke | 2,012 | 78.3 | -65% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,658 | 81.2 | -64% |
| Radford | 1,945 | 86.8 | -61% |
| Foleshill | 3,232 | 127.7 | -43% |
| Cheylesmore | 1,172 | 71.4 | -68% |
| Sherbourne | 1,264 | 80.4 | -64% |
| Earlsdon | 928 | 63.0 | -72% |
| Whoberley | 891 | 55.0 | -75% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in St Michael's, Coventry over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (945).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 945 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 904 |
| On or near Burges | 325 |
| On or near Lansdowne Street | 323 |
| On or near Ironmonger Row | 312 |
| On or near Nightclub | 264 |
| On or near Supermarket | 230 |
| On or near St John'S Street | 218 |
| On or near Cross Cheaping | 162 |
| On or near Upper Well Street | 160 |
Of the 8,193 crimes in St Michael's, Coventry with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 380 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,113 | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,607 | 31.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 779 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 599 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 521 | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 314 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 165 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 49 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 34 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
St Michael's, Coventry has an estimated population of 38,301 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (50.6%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (10.4%, against 3.4%) and more private renting (49%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Michael's, Coventry average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Michael's, Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 37.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 10.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 50.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 52.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 49.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Michael's, Coventry a safe place to live?
St Michael's, Coventry recorded 223.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 154th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and robbery.
What is the most common crime in St Michael's, Coventry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,410 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,141).
Is crime in St Michael's, Coventry going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michael's, Coventry was up 4% on the year before: 8,573 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 8,223 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Michael's, Coventry?
About 38,301 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Michael's, Coventry?
St Michael's, Coventry 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.