Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV3 · Coventry
246
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B65 · Sandwell
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 246 vs 257 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 246 and 257 incidents respectively. 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, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 246 vs 257 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Coventry recorded 107 incidents of this type vs 118 in West Bromwich. Total crime levels were broadly similar.