Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 261 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 261, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (123), while Coventry has more Criminal damage & arson (26). 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 Coventry — 261 vs 955 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Coventry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 955).