Total Crime Rate
76.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Martyrs Close area has the 30th highest crime rate of 81 local areas in Cheylesmore , and the 452nd highest 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 The Martyrs Close (CV3 5FP) in the last 12 months was 76.2 per 1,000 residents and was 6.5% 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 Shoplifting with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Martyrs Close (CV3 5FP), the main crime hotspot is near Quinton Parade. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 13 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Franciscan Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merlin Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lichfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hockett Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cornelius Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Merlin Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Merlin Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Martyrs' Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Furlong Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Joan Ward Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Joan Ward Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glover Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Martyrs' Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Daventry Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Daventry Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Furlong Road | Under investigation |
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