Total Crime Rate
157.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Black Prince Avenue area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Binley and Willenhall , and the 164th highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Black Prince Avenue (CV3 5JH) in the last 12 months was 157.6 per 1,000 residents and was 15.3% higher than the Binley and Willenhall average (136.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -10.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 60.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 507.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Black Prince Avenue (CV3 5JH), 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 Binley and Willenhall| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kent Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forester'S Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Forester'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Cascade Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bolton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Brisbane Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Park Paling | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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