Total Crime Rate
24.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dunchurch Highway area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Woodlands , and the 152nd 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 Dunchurch Highway (CV5 7AW) in the last 12 months was 24.4 per 1,000 residents and was 59.5% lower than the Woodlands average (60.2 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dunchurch Highway (CV5 7AW), the main crime hotspot is near Cadden Drive. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Woodlands| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Harewood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | B4101 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kings Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willow Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B4101 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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