Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV3 · Coventry
246
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B67 · Sandwell
414
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 246 vs 414 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in February 2026 — 414 vs 246 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though West Bromwich records significantly more (211 vs 107 incidents). 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 414 incidents. That is 41% 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 211 in West Bromwich. Overall, Coventry had fewer total crimes (246 vs 414).