Coventry vs Solihull — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Coventry

CV4 · Coventry

181

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences80
  • Shoplifting22
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Solihull

B90 · Solihull

206

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting89
  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Vehicle crime16

Coventry has less crime — 181 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Solihull safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Coventry and Solihull?

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).

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