Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV3 · Coventry
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B69 · Sandwell
252
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 252 vs 271 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 271 and 252 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 April 2026 Police data, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 252 vs 271 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Coventry recorded 105 incidents of this type vs 90 in West Bromwich. Total crime levels were broadly similar.