Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
313
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 313 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 313 incidents compared to 44, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 44 vs 313 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Other theft. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 313).