Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
313
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B65 · Sandwell
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 257 vs 313 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry saw somewhat more crime than West Bromwich in February 2026 (313 vs 257 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 February 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 257 vs 313 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Coventry recorded 127 incidents of this type vs 118 in West Bromwich. Overall, West Bromwich had fewer total crimes (257 vs 313).