Total Crime Rate
41.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cambridge Street area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in St Michael's , and the 317th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cambridge Street (CV1 5HU) in the last 12 months was 41.8 per 1,000 residents and was 82.6% lower than the St Michael's average (240.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 23.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cambridge Street (CV1 5HU), the main crime hotspot is near Wellington Street. Police recorded 57 crimes here, including 30 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St Michael's| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harnall Lane East | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Aylesford Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | George Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | George Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | George Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wellington Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Wellington Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Redcar Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Redcar Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wellington Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ordnance Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Ordnance Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ordnance Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Ordnance Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ordnance Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Iden Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Eagle Street East | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eagle Street East | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Jade Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Chantries | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Chantries | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Chantries | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Chantries | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Stockton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ordnance Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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