Crime in Wainbody: statistics, rates and trends
781 crimes were recorded in Wainbody in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (265), other theft (89) and shoplifting (73) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,147th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Wainbody | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 781 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.9 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 16,656 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wainbody peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,055 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (720). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 781 | 46.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 753 | 45.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 949 | 57.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,055 | 63.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 911 | 54.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 925 | 55.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 755 | 45.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 720 | 43.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 765 | 45.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wainbody recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.5 times the national rate), and notably less public order (74% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 32 to 62 and criminal damage and arson rose from 45 to 57, while public order fell from 36 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 15.9 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Other theft | 89 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 62 | 3.7 | 0.8 | +94% |
| Burglary | 62 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Public order | 29 | 1.7 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 0.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Wainbody.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wainbody |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlsdon | 928 | 63.0 | +34% |
| Cheylesmore | 1,172 | 71.4 | +52% |
| Whoberley | 891 | 55.0 | +17% |
| Westwood | 1,613 | 79.3 | +69% |
| Sherbourne | 1,264 | 80.4 | +71% |
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +377% |
| Woodlands | 1,202 | 64.7 | +38% |
| Radford | 1,945 | 86.8 | +85% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Wainbody over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 54 |
| On or near Leasowe'S Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Nightclub | 42 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Bathway Road | 23 |
| On or near Sylvan Drive | 17 |
| On or near Gibbet Hill Road | 14 |
Of the 766 crimes in Wainbody with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 325 | 42.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 276 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Wainbody has an estimated population of 16,656 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (34.5%, against 7.9%), less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.3%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wainbody average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wainbody | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 34.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wainbody a safe place to live?
Wainbody recorded 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,147th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Wainbody?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (89).
Is crime in Wainbody going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wainbody was up 4% on the year before: 781 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 753 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wainbody?
About 16,656 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wainbody?
Wainbody 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.