Coventry vs Nuneaton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coventry

CV1 · Coventry

889

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences356
  • Shoplifting116
  • Other theft64

Nuneaton

CV11 · Warwickshire

285

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour63
  • Shoplifting30

Nuneaton has less crime — 285 vs 889 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Nuneaton in February 2026 — 889 incidents compared to 285, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (64), while Nuneaton has more Anti-social behaviour (63). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Nuneaton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Nuneaton recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 285 vs 889 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while Nuneaton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Nuneaton recorded fewer total crimes (285 vs 889).

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