Total Crime Rate
125.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gunton Avenue area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Binley and Willenhall , and the 235th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gunton Avenue (CV3 3AF) in the last 12 months was 125.5 per 1,000 residents and was 8.2% lower 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 64.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gunton Avenue (CV3 3AF), the main crime hotspot is near Joe Obrien Close. Police recorded 143 crimes here, including 79 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 | Oratory Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Joe Obrien Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chepstow Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Joe Obrien Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Joe Obrien Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Joe Obrien Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Joe Obrien Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Joe Obrien Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Joe Obrien Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joe Obrien Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Capulet Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Joe Obrien Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dogberry Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dogberry Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Joe Obrien Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Chace Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Joe Obrien Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Joe Obrien Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blue Wood Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joe Obrien Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Knightlow Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joe Obrien Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joe Obrien Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joe Obrien Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joe Obrien Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lister Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joe Obrien Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joe Obrien Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joe Obrien Close | Awaiting court outcome |
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