Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B71 · Sandwell
298
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 261 vs 298 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 261 and 298 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (18), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (23). 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 West Bromwich — 261 vs 298 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 298).