Total Crime Rate
14.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gaveston Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Sherbourne , and the 66th 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 Gaveston Road (CV6 1GZ) in the last 12 months was 14.4 per 1,000 residents and was 83.5% lower than the Sherbourne average (87.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Gaveston Road (CV6 1GZ), the main crime hotspot is near Denbigh Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 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 | Haynestone Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Denbigh Road | Under investigation |
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