Coventry vs Dorridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coventry

CV5 · Coventry

142

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Other theft15
  • Shoplifting14

Dorridge

B93 · Solihull

51

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Burglary6
  • Vehicle crime6

Dorridge has less crime — 51 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in April 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 51, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (15) and Shoplifting (14), while Dorridge has more Burglary (6) and Vehicle crime (6). 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 Dorridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 51 vs 142 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Dorridge had more Burglary and Vehicle crime. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 142).

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