Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV5 · Coventry
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Coventry has less crime — 142 vs 270 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 270 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (39) and Criminal damage & arson (37), while Coventry has more Other theft (15) and Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 142 vs 270 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Castle Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castle Bromwich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Coventry had more Other theft and Shoplifting. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 270).