Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV4 · Coventry
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B69 · Sandwell
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 181 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in February 2026 (222 vs 181 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (22). 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 222 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 222).