Crime in Upper Stoke: statistics, rates and trends
1,669 crimes were recorded in Upper Stoke 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 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Upper Stoke at a glance
- Crime trends in Upper Stoke
- Types of crime in Upper Stoke
- Upper Stoke compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upper Stoke
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upper Stoke
- Population and deprivation in Upper Stoke
- Questions about crime in Upper Stoke
- About this data
1,669 crimes were recorded in Upper Stoke 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 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 750 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upper Stoke has the 1,790th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upper Stoke | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,669 | 35,712 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.7 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 20,417 | 369,026 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upper Stoke was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,399 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,613). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,669 | 81.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,881 | 92.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,047 | 100.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,249 | 110.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,399 | 117.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,262 | 110.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,775 | 86.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,853 | 90.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,613 | 79.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 188 |
| June 2026 | 147 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 136 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 145 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
| August 2025 | 153 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upper 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 vehicle crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in drugs (+63%) and other theft (+18%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-71%) and bicycle theft (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 750 | 36.7 | 1.07 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 173 | 8.5 | 1.72 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 158 | 7.7 | 1.14 | -1% |
| Other theft | 123 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +18% |
| Public order | 81 | 4.0 | 0.60 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -19% |
| Burglary | 66 | 3.2 | 0.91 | -16% |
| Drugs | 62 | 3.0 | 0.93 | +63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 2.9 | 0.19 | -71% |
| Other crime | 42 | 2.1 | 0.97 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 37 | 1.8 | 1.87 | -5% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.2 | 0.87 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.7 | 0.41 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.6 | 0.71 | -52% |
Violence and sexual offences in Upper Stoke
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upper Stoke recorded 750 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upper Stoke
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upper Stoke recorded 173 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upper Stoke
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upper Stoke recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upper Stoke
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upper Stoke recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upper Stoke
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upper Stoke recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Upper Stoke
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upper Stoke recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upper Stoke
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upper Stoke recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upper Stoke
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upper Stoke recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Upper Stoke
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upper Stoke recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upper Stoke
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upper Stoke recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upper Stoke
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upper Stoke recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Upper Stoke
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upper Stoke recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upper Stoke
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upper Stoke recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Upper Stoke
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Upper Stoke recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upper Stoke, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upper Stoke.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upper Stoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Stoke | 2,029 | 79.0 | -3% |
| Foleshill | 3,174 | 125.4 | +53% |
| St Michael's | 8,442 | 220.4 | +170% |
| Wyken | 1,352 | 76.4 | -6% |
| Henley | 2,943 | 130.2 | +59% |
| Longford | 1,852 | 90.2 | +10% |
| Radford | 1,947 | 86.9 | +6% |
| Binley and Willenhall | 2,109 | 112.1 | +37% |
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 Upper Stoke over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 57 |
| On or near Villiers Street | 51 |
| On or near Brighton Street | 39 |
| On or near Downderry Way | 39 |
| On or near Hamilton Road | 38 |
| On or near Sullivan Road | 38 |
| On or near Goring Road | 36 |
| On or near Gun Lane | 34 |
| On or near Barras Green | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 672 | 40.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 551 | 33.0% |
| Under investigation | 155 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 4.2% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.2% |
Upper Stoke has an estimated population of 20,417. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upper Stoke sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upper Stoke |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.3% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% |
| Private rented homes | 32.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.5% |
Is Upper Stoke a safe place to live?
Upper Stoke 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 Upper Stoke?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 750 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (173).
Is crime in Upper Stoke going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upper Stoke was down 11% on the year before: 1,669 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,881 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upper Stoke?
Upper 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 Upper Stoke. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.