Total Crime Rate
195.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Michell Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Binley and Willenhall , and the 106th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Michell Close (CV3 1DG) in the last 12 months was 195.8 per 1,000 residents and was 43.3% higher than the Binley and Willenhall average (136.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 62 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 210.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 65 (≈ 172.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 209.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 34.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Michell Close (CV3 1DG), the main crime hotspot is near The Moorfield. Police recorded 53 crimes here, including 49 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Binley and Willenhall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Michell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moorfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moorfield | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moorfield | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Acorn Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Moorfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Coppice | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Luff Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Michell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Michell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Carter Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moorfield | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fairfield Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Green Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Green Field | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Green Field | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moorfield | Under investigation |
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