Total Crime Rate
45.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Washbrook Lane area has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bablake , and the 347th 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 Washbrook Lane (CV5 9FH) in the last 12 months was 45.3 per 1,000 residents and was 25.2% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Washbrook Lane (CV5 9FH), the main crime hotspot is near Washbrook Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rydal Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rydal Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Streamside Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Washbrook Lane | Under investigation |
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