Total Crime Rate
67.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burbages Lane area has the 44th highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Bablake , and the 507th highest 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 Burbages Lane (CV6 6AY) in the last 12 months was 67.7 per 1,000 residents and was 11.8% 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 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 325.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 42.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 280.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burbages Lane (CV6 6AY), the main crime hotspot is near Woodford Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 9 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 | Alder Meadow Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wheelwright Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodford Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Tanners Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wheelwright Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tanners Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wheelwright Lane | — |
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