Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV4 · Coventry
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 233 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry and Coventry recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 261 and 233 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Other theft (18), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (30) and Burglary (26). 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, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 233 vs 261 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Coventry had more Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (233 vs 261).