Total Crime Rate
67.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Michaels Close area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Arley and Whitacre , and the 131st highest crime rate of 265 local areas in North Warwickshire .
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 St Michaels Close (CV7 8PY) in the last 12 months was 67.5 per 1,000 residents and was 18.5% lower than the Arley and Whitacre average (82.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 233.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 41.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Michaels Close (CV7 8PY), the main crime hotspot is near Earnlege Way. Police recorded 12 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 | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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