Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV3 · Coventry
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B71 · Sandwell
298
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 271 vs 298 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 271 and 298 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), 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 — 271 vs 298 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (271 vs 298).