Coventry vs Kenilworth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Coventry

CV1 · Coventry

955

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences388
  • Shoplifting123
  • Other theft79

Kenilworth

CV8 · Warwickshire

31

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Vehicle crime9
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Kenilworth has less crime — 31 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Kenilworth in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 31, a 30.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (123) and Other theft (79), while Kenilworth has more Vehicle crime (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kenilworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Kenilworth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kenilworth recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 31 vs 955 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Kenilworth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Coventry and Kenilworth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Kenilworth had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kenilworth recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 955).

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