Total Crime Rate
16.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dillotford Avenue area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Cheylesmore , and the 86th 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 Dillotford Avenue (CV3 5DR) in the last 12 months was 16.6 per 1,000 residents and was 79.6% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dillotford Avenue (CV3 5DR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Daintree Croft, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Knoll Croft (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Cheylesmore| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Knoll Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Daintree Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Daintree Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blondvil Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ranulf Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Knoll Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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