Total Crime Rate
115.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025New Road area has the 14th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bablake , and the 271st highest crime rate of 1,014 local areas in Coventry .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around New Road (CV6 2EP) in the last 12 months was 115.8 per 1,000 residents and was 91.2% higher 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 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 84.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around New Road (CV6 2EP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Taunton Way, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Church Park Close (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B4098 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | B4098 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Locke Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Taunton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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