Crime in Westwood, Coventry: statistics, rates and trends
1,613 crimes were recorded in Westwood, Coventry in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Westwood, Coventry at a glance
- Crime trends in Westwood, Coventry
- Types of crime in Westwood, Coventry
- Westwood, Coventry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Westwood, Coventry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Westwood, Coventry
- Demographics of Westwood, Coventry
- Questions about crime in Westwood, Coventry
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (746), criminal damage and arson (139) and shoplifting (116) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,870th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Westwood, Coventry | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,613 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.3 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 20,342 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Westwood, Coventry peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,113 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,489). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,613 | 79.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,586 | 78.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,927 | 94.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,041 | 100.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,113 | 103.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,101 | 103.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,757 | 86.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,585 | 77.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,489 | 73.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 145 |
| July 2026 | 170 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 170 |
| April 2026 | 138 |
| March 2026 | 142 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 127 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
Compared with England and Wales, Westwood, Coventry recorded notably more bicycle theft (91% above the national rate), possession of weapons (52% above the national rate) and burglary (36% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (75% below) and drugs (61% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 78 to 116 and possession of weapons rose from 21 to 30, while anti-social behaviour fell from 121 to 79 and other crime fell from 57 to 41.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 746 | 36.7 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 139 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 5.7 | 8.5 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 5.1 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Burglary | 98 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Other theft | 98 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Public order | 81 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 1.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +43% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.3 | 3.3 | -13% |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Westwood, Coventry; the highest is St Michael's, Coventry (223.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Wainbody (46.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Westwood, Coventry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands | 1,202 | 64.7 | -18% |
| Whoberley | 891 | 55.0 | -31% |
| Earlsdon | 928 | 63.0 | -21% |
| Wainbody | 781 | 46.9 | -41% |
| Sherbourne | 1,264 | 80.4 | +1% |
| Bablake | 1,074 | 54.8 | -31% |
| Radford | 1,945 | 86.8 | +9% |
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +182% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Westwood, Coventry over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 92 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 53 |
| On or near Alan Marcell Close | 42 |
| On or near Excelsior Road | 39 |
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Nickson Road | 36 |
| On or near Page Road | 35 |
| On or near Hunt Terrace | 34 |
| On or near Wedon Close | 33 |
| On or near Wansfell Close | 28 |
Of the 1,534 crimes in Westwood, Coventry with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 79 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 635 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 511 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 152 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 81 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Westwood, Coventry has an estimated population of 20,342 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (19.2%, against 7.9%), more social housing (24%, against 17%) and a younger population (14%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Westwood, Coventry average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Westwood, Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 19.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Westwood, Coventry a safe place to live?
Westwood, Coventry recorded 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,870th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Westwood, Coventry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 746 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (139).
Is crime in Westwood, Coventry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Westwood, Coventry was up 2% on the year before: 1,613 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,586 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Westwood, Coventry?
About 20,342 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Westwood, Coventry?
Westwood, 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.