Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B91 · Solihull
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Solihull has less crime — 240 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 240, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (79), while Solihull has more Anti-social behaviour (22). 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, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 240 vs 955 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while Solihull had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (240 vs 955).