Crime in Woodlands, Coventry: statistics, rates and trends
1,202 crimes were recorded in Woodlands, Coventry in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woodlands, Coventry at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodlands, Coventry
- Types of crime in Woodlands, Coventry
- Woodlands, Coventry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodlands, Coventry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodlands, Coventry
- Demographics of Woodlands, Coventry
- Questions about crime in Woodlands, Coventry
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (590), criminal damage and arson (133) and anti-social behaviour (91) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,442nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Woodlands, Coventry | Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,202 | 35,945 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.7 | 97.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 18,571 | 369,026 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodlands, Coventry peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,489 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (990). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,202 | 64.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,205 | 64.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,428 | 76.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,449 | 78.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,350 | 72.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,489 | 80.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,139 | 61.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 990 | 53.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,017 | 54.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 116 |
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 103 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
Compared with England and Wales, Woodlands, Coventry recorded notably more possession of weapons (50% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and shoplifting (62% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 40 to 60, while other crime fell from 34 to 22 and vehicle crime fell from 91 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 590 | 31.8 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 133 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other theft | 63 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 3.2 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Public order | 58 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Burglary | 54 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -35% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woodlands, 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 Woodlands, Coventry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood | 1,613 | 79.3 | +23% |
| Whoberley | 891 | 55.0 | -15% |
| Sherbourne | 1,264 | 80.4 | +24% |
| Bablake | 1,074 | 54.8 | -15% |
| Earlsdon | 928 | 63.0 | -3% |
| Wainbody | 781 | 46.9 | -28% |
| Radford | 1,945 | 86.8 | +34% |
| St Michael's | 8,573 | 223.8 | +246% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Woodlands, Coventry over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Gramercy Park” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Gramercy Park | 63 |
| On or near Rosemary Close | 59 |
| On or near Ferrers Close | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Boar Croft | 35 |
| On or near Cavendish Road | 32 |
| On or near Joshua Close | 31 |
| On or near Monticello Way | 31 |
| On or near George Hodgkinson Close | 28 |
| On or near Bush Close | 23 |
Of the 1,111 crimes in Woodlands, Coventry with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 509 | 45.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 359 | 32.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Woodlands, Coventry has an estimated population of 18,571 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodlands, Coventry average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Woodlands, Coventry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Woodlands, Coventry a safe place to live?
Woodlands, Coventry recorded 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,442nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Woodlands, Coventry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 590 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (133).
Is crime in Woodlands, Coventry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodlands, Coventry was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,202 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,205 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodlands, Coventry?
About 18,571 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodlands, Coventry?
Woodlands, 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.