Total Crime Rate
36.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leaf Lane area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Cheylesmore , and the 259th 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 Leaf Lane (CV3 5AS) in the last 12 months was 36.1 per 1,000 residents and was 55.6% lower than the Cheylesmore average (81.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leaf Lane (CV3 5AS), the main crime hotspot is near Black Prince Avenue. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cheylesmore| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Forester'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Crediton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Cascade Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Exminster Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bolton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Exminster Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forester'S Road | Local resolution |
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