Coventry Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Coventry's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 37.4% of all reported crimes and sitting 21% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category alone contributes to a total crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents, 13.7% higher than the UK average of 7.3. The prominence of violent crime reflects patterns common to urban centres with high population density and social mixing, particularly around the town’s retail and nightlife hubs. Seasonal factors may play a role, as the month overlaps with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, both of which can heighten tensions and attract opportunistic offenders. Shoplifting remains the second most common crime, contributing 10.7% of the total and 43% above the UK average. This aligns with Coventry’s status as a retail and commercial hub, where high foot traffic and the presence of large shopping centres create fertile ground for such offences. Vehicle crime, at 9.4% of the total, also exceeds the UK average by 100%, likely driven by the city’s extensive road network and commuter activity. These figures highlight a crime picture shaped by both the urban character of Coventry and the seasonal pressures of late autumn.

November 2025 saw a notable 34.1% rise in vehicle crime, increasing from 205 to 275 incidents. This surge may be linked to the holiday season, as increased car usage for shopping and travel could have exposed vehicles to theft or vandalism. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 43.7%, from 174 to 98 cases, due to heightened community engagement or enforcement efforts during the month. Other crime also rose sharply, with a 64.3% increase from 42 to 69 incidents, suggesting a broader trend of emerging or underreported offences. While violent crime remains the dominant category, its rate of 3.1 per 1,000 is 21% above the UK average, underscoring Coventry’s ongoing challenges with violent incidents. Shoplifting, at 0.9 per 1,000, is 43% above the UK average, reflecting the city’s commercial footprint. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 72% below the UK average, a rare positive deviation that may indicate effective local strategies or data discrepancies. These contrasting trends illustrate the combination of local factors and national benchmarks in shaping Coventry’s crime profile.

Coventry’s crime rate in November 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 0.4% decrease from 8.3 per 1,000 to the same figure. This consistency suggests no major spikes or drops in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the city recorded an average of 97 crimes per day, a figure that may be of particular interest to residents and businesses planning security measures. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 121 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the population. With a population of 351,933, this rate highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. While the overall rate is above the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals both vulnerabilities and strengths. For instance, the significant underperformance in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average (72% below) may indicate successful community policing or improved reporting mechanisms. These comparative metrics offer a nuanced view of Coventry’s position within the broader UK context, balancing areas of concern with pockets of relative success.