Crime in Wainbody: statistics, rates and trends
780 crimes were recorded in Wainbody in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wainbody at a glance
- Crime trends in Wainbody
- Types of crime in Wainbody
- Wainbody compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wainbody
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wainbody
- Population and deprivation in Wainbody
- Questions about crime in Wainbody
- About this data
780 crimes were recorded in Wainbody in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wainbody has the 3,153rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wainbody | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 780 | 35,712 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.8 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 16,656 | 369,026 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wainbody was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,067 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (728). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 780 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 772 | 46.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 963 | 57.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,067 | 64.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 886 | 53.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 907 | 54.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 769 | 46.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 728 | 43.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 743 | 44.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wainbody 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+81%) and criminal damage and arson (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-70%) and public order (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 16.1 | 0.47 | +9% |
| Other theft | 92 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 4.3 | 0.51 | -1% |
| Burglary | 60 | 3.6 | 1.02 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 58 | 3.5 | 4.23 | +81% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.1 | 0.46 | +16% |
| Public order | 30 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.2 | 1.24 | +300% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 1.0 | 0.07 | -70% |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +9% |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.7 | 0.34 | -20% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 0.31 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wainbody
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wainbody recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wainbody
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wainbody recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wainbody
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wainbody recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wainbody
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wainbody recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wainbody
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wainbody recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wainbody
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wainbody recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wainbody
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wainbody recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wainbody
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wainbody recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wainbody
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wainbody recorded 20 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 up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wainbody
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wainbody recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wainbody
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wainbody recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wainbody
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wainbody recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wainbody
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wainbody recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wainbody
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wainbody recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wainbody, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wainbody.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wainbody |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsdon | 921 | 62.6 | +34% |
| Cheylesmore | 1,174 | 71.5 | +53% |
| Whoberley | 872 | 53.8 | +15% |
| Westwood | 1,585 | 77.9 | +66% |
| Sherbourne | 1,285 | 81.7 | +74% |
| St Michael's | 8,442 | 220.4 | +371% |
| Woodlands | 1,166 | 62.8 | +34% |
| Radford | 1,947 | 86.9 | +86% |
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 Wainbody over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 53 |
| On or near Leasowe'S Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Nightclub | 41 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Bathway Road | 22 |
| On or near Sylvan Drive | 15 |
| On or near Kenpas Highway | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wainbody 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 | 321 | 41.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 269 | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.6% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Wainbody has an estimated population of 16,656. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wainbody sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wainbody |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Wainbody a safe place to live?
Wainbody recorded 46.8 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 Wainbody?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (92).
Is crime in Wainbody going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wainbody was up 1% on the year before: 780 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 772 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wainbody?
Wainbody 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 Wainbody. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.