Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV4 · Coventry
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B90 · Solihull
206
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 181 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry and Solihull recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 181 and 206 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 181 vs 206 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 206).