Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 197 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in April 2026 (261 vs 197 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (18), while Redditch has more Shoplifting (19). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 197 vs 261 incidents. That is 25% 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 Redditch had more Shoplifting. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (197 vs 261).