Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV4 · Coventry
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B97 · Worcestershire
197
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redditch has less crime — 197 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry saw somewhat more crime than Redditch in April 2026 (233 vs 197 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Burglary (26), while Redditch has more Criminal damage & arson (21). 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, Redditch recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 197 vs 233 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Burglary while Redditch had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Redditch recorded fewer total crimes (197 vs 233).