Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B37 · Solihull
403
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 261 vs 403 incidents in April 2026.
Chelmsley Wood recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 403 vs 261 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chelmsley Wood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (45), while Coventry has more Other theft (18). 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, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Chelmsley Wood — 261 vs 403 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Chelmsley Wood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chelmsley Wood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Coventry had more Other theft. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 403).