Total Crime Rate
30.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Browns Lane area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bablake , and the 207th 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 Browns Lane (CV5 9DS) in the last 12 months was 30.4 per 1,000 residents and was 49.8% lower than the Bablake average (60.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 4 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 105.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Browns Lane (CV5 9DS), the main crime hotspot is near Fenton Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Washbrook Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rydal Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fenton Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rydal Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Streamside Close | Under investigation |
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