Coventry Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Coventry's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for nearly 38% of all reported crimes. This category's rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents is 17% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge in the area. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, placing Coventry 9.6% above the national average of 7.3 per 1,000. This disparity is consistent with patterns observed in other urban centres where violent crime remains a significant concern. Seasonal factors appear to have played a role, with the transition to darker evenings potentially contributing to an increase in crimes such as vehicle theft and public order offences. The shopping season, particularly around Black Friday, may have also influenced retail-related crimes, though shoplifting rates decreased slightly compared to earlier in the year. The breakdown of crimes reveals a combination of local demographics and external influences, with the city's population density and economic dynamics likely contributing to the observed trends. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain elevated, the proportion of violent crimes suggests that targeted policing and community engagement initiatives may need further focus to address this imbalance.

Violence and sexual offences remained the most significant category, contributing 37.7% of all crimes in November 2025. This rate of 3.0 per 1,000 is 17% above the UK average, highlighting a particular challenge in this area. Meanwhile, vehicle crime saw a notable increase of 26.6% compared to the previous month, rising from 214 to 271 incidents. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings, which could reduce visibility and increase opportunities for theft. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 44.5%, dropping from 173 to 96 cases, reflecting targeted interventions or seasonal changes in community activity. Public order offences also rose by 17.9%, influenced by events like Bonfire Night or the start of the holiday shopping season. Other crime, including unclassified incidents, saw the most dramatic increase at 66.7%, suggesting either an uptick in underreported or less-defined criminal activities or improved reporting practices.

Coventry's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in overall criminal activity, though localized trends may still warrant attention. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 98 reported crimes, translating to one crime for every 126 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents relative to the population. When compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, Coventry's rate is 9.6% higher, a gap that reflects persistent challenges in certain crime categories. However, the stability in the month-on-month rate indicates that efforts to manage crime may be maintaining some level of control, even if broader systemic issues remain. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the rate is elevated, it does not represent an overwhelming surge in criminal activity, but rather a consistent pattern that has persisted.