Bickenhill vs Coventry — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bickenhill

B40 · Solihull

113

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Other theft17
  • Shoplifting15

Coventry

CV1 · Coventry

955

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences388
  • Shoplifting123
  • Other theft79

Bickenhill has less crime — 113 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Bickenhill in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 113, a 8.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Coventry records significantly more (388 vs 21 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bickenhill or Coventry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bickenhill recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 113 vs 955 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Bickenhill and Coventry?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bickenhill recorded 21 incidents of this type vs 388 in Coventry. Overall, Bickenhill had fewer total crimes (113 vs 955).

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