Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Chelmsley Wood has less crime — 403 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded notably higher crime than Chelmsley Wood in April 2026 — 955 vs 403 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (60) and Vehicle crime (45), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (123) and Other theft (79). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Chelmsley Wood recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 403 vs 955 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Coventry had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Chelmsley Wood recorded fewer total crimes (403 vs 955).