Total Crime Rate
33.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Watercall Avenue area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Cheylesmore , and the 235th lowest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Watercall Avenue (CV3 5AX) in the last 12 months was 33.3 per 1,000 residents and was 59.1% lower than the Cheylesmore average (81.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Watercall Avenue (CV3 5AX), the main crime hotspot is near Calvert Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 5 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 | Vehicle crime | Knoll Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hele Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Watercall Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Meschines Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ivybridge Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Calvert Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hele Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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