Total Crime Rate
15.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025West Ridge area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Sherbourne , and the 71st 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 West Ridge (CV5 9LN) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 82.0% lower than the Sherbourne average (87.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 46.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Ridge (CV5 9LN), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cromarty Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Inverness Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Triangle | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ross Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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