Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV4 · Coventry
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 37, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30) and Burglary (26), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Vehicle crime (3). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 37 vs 233 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 233).