Total Crime Rate
24.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Modbury Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Cheylesmore , and the 163rd lowest crime rate of 998 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 Modbury Close (CV3 5AL) in the last 12 months was 24.8 per 1,000 residents and was 67.0% lower than the Cheylesmore average (75.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Modbury Close (CV3 5AL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Fred Lee Grove, where police recorded 29 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fenside Avenue (19 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Coventry| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Bigbury Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Fred Lee Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Fred Lee Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Fenside Avenue | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Fenside Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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