Coventry vs Solihull — 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

Solihull

B92 · Solihull

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Shoplifting19
  • Vehicle crime15

Solihull has less crime — 146 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 146, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (79), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Solihull safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 146 vs 955 incidents. That is 85% 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 April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Solihull recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 955).

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