Coventry vs Solihull — 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

Solihull

B91 · Solihull

196

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting44
  • Anti-social behaviour24

Solihull has less crime — 196 vs 889 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Solihull in February 2026 — 889 incidents compared to 196, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (64), while Solihull has more Anti-social behaviour (24). 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 Solihull safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 196 vs 889 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while Solihull had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (196 vs 889).

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