Crime in St Michael's, Coventry: statistics, rates and trends
8,442 crimes were recorded in St Michael's, Coventry in the 12 months to July 2026, 220.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in St Michael's, Coventry
- Questions about crime in St Michael's, Coventry
- About this data
8,442 crimes were recorded in St Michael's, Coventry in the 12 months to July 2026, 220.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,372 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Michael's, Coventry has the 158th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Michael's, Coventry | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 8,442 | 35,712 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 220.4 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 38,301 | 369,026 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Michael's, Coventry was highest in the year to July 2023 (9,389 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (5,485). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 8,442 | 220.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 8,241 | 215.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 8,624 | 225.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 9,389 | 245.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 9,233 | 241.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 6,921 | 180.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,485 | 143.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,308 | 164.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 6,176 | 161.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 685 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Michael's, Coventry 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+26%) and shoplifting (+21%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-56%) and bicycle theft (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,372 | 88.0 | 2.57 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 1,069 | 27.9 | 3.37 | +21% |
| Other theft | 584 | 15.2 | 2.38 | +9% |
| Public order | 571 | 14.9 | 2.24 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 510 | 13.3 | 1.96 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 421 | 11.0 | 0.72 | -56% |
| Drugs | 347 | 9.1 | 2.77 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 327 | 8.5 | 1.73 | -9% |
| Burglary | 296 | 7.7 | 2.19 | +26% |
| Robbery | 288 | 7.5 | 5.57 | +19% |
| Bicycle theft | 216 | 5.6 | 6.85 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 187 | 4.9 | 5.03 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 156 | 4.1 | 2.41 | +3% |
| Other crime | 98 | 2.6 | 1.21 | +3% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Michael's, Coventry
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 3,372 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (88.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Michael's, Coventry
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 1,069 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Michael's, Coventry
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 584 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Michael's, Coventry
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 571 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Michael's, Coventry
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 510 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Michael's, Coventry
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Michael's, Coventry
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Michael's, Coventry
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Michael's, Coventry
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Michael's, Coventry
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Michael's, Coventry
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Michael's, Coventry
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Michael's, Coventry
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Michael's, Coventry
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Michael's, Coventry recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Michael's, Coventry, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Michael's, Coventry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Michael's, Coventry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stoke | 2,029 | 79.0 | -64% |
| Upper Stoke | 1,669 | 81.7 | -63% |
| Radford | 1,947 | 86.9 | -61% |
| Foleshill | 3,174 | 125.4 | -43% |
| Cheylesmore | 1,174 | 71.5 | -68% |
| Sherbourne | 1,285 | 81.7 | -63% |
| Earlsdon | 921 | 62.6 | -72% |
| Whoberley | 872 | 53.8 | -76% |
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 St Michael's, Coventry over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 926 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 878 |
| On or near Lansdowne Street | 317 |
| On or near Burges | 316 |
| On or near Ironmonger Row | 272 |
| On or near Nightclub | 263 |
| On or near Supermarket | 220 |
| On or near St John'S Street | 200 |
| On or near Upper Well Street | 159 |
| On or near Cross Cheaping | 151 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Michael's, Coventry 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 | 3,066 | 36.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,539 | 30.1% |
| Under investigation | 737 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 624 | 7.4% |
| Local resolution | 483 | 5.7% |
| Not recorded | 421 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 293 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 178 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 57 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 35 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.0% |
St Michael's, Coventry has an estimated population of 38,301. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Michael's, Coventry sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Michael's, Coventry |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 81.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.7% |
| Social rented homes | 26.7% |
| Private rented homes | 49.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.1% |
Is St Michael's, Coventry a safe place to live?
St Michael's, Coventry recorded 220.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 St Michael's, Coventry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,372 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,069).
Is crime in St Michael's, Coventry going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Michael's, Coventry was up 2% on the year before: 8,442 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 8,241 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Michael's, Coventry?
St Michael's, Coventry 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 St Michael's, Coventry. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.