Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV4 · Coventry
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B66 · Sandwell
458
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 181 vs 458 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in February 2026 — 458 incidents compared to 181, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (44). 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 West Bromwich — 181 vs 458 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 458).