Total Crime Rate
53.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sutton Avenue area has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Westwood , and the 403rd 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 Sutton Avenue (CV5 7ER) in the last 12 months was 53.7 per 1,000 residents and was 28.9% lower than the Westwood average (75.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sutton Avenue (CV5 7ER), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Drayton Crescent, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Garrick Close (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Thornton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Holmes Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rodway Drive | Under investigation |
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