Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 85 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 85, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Public order (10), while Coventry has more Criminal damage & arson (26) and Other theft (18). Bromsgrove is below the national average while Coventry is above, making Bromsgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 85 vs 261 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Coventry had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (85 vs 261).