Crime in Whoberley: statistics, rates and trends
891 crimes were recorded in Whoberley in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whoberley at a glance
- Crime trends in Whoberley
- Types of crime in Whoberley
- Whoberley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whoberley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whoberley
- Demographics of Whoberley
- Questions about crime in Whoberley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (405), vehicle crime (108) and other theft (71) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,827th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Whoberley | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 891 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.0 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 16,209 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Whoberley of any year here (891 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 891 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,107 | 68.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,121 | 69.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,320 | 81.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,114 | 68.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,286 | 79.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,153 | 71.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,074 | 66.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 967 | 59.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whoberley recorded notably more vehicle crime (34% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (84% below) and shoplifting (80% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 97 to 39 and criminal damage and arson fell from 143 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 405 | 25.0 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Other theft | 71 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -52% |
| Public order | 48 | 3.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 46 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 2.4 | 15.4 | -60% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 1.7 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whoberley; 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 Whoberley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbourne | 1,264 | 80.4 | +46% |
| Earlsdon | 928 | 63.0 | +15% |
| Radford | 1,945 | 86.8 | +58% |
| Westwood | 1,613 | 79.3 | +44% |
| Woodlands | 1,202 | 64.7 | +18% |
| Bablake | 1,074 | 54.8 | 0% |
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +307% |
| Wainbody | 781 | 46.9 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Whoberley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Deer Park Close | 53 |
| On or near Albany Road | 30 |
| On or near Fife Road | 30 |
| On or near Abercorn Road | 28 |
| On or near Craven Street | 25 |
| On or near Broomfield Place | 23 |
| On or near Shakleton Road | 21 |
| On or near Earlsdon Avenue North | 19 |
| On or near Broomfield Road | 18 |
Of the 852 crimes in Whoberley with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 332 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 303 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Whoberley has an estimated population of 16,209 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (13.7%, against 7.9%), less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%) and more private renting (28%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whoberley average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Whoberley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whoberley a safe place to live?
Whoberley recorded 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,827th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Whoberley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 405 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (108).
Is crime in Whoberley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whoberley was down 20% on the year before: 891 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,107 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whoberley?
About 16,209 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whoberley?
Whoberley 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.