Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B93 · Solihull
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dorridge has less crime — 43 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in February 2026 — 131 incidents compared to 43, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25) and Shoplifting (16), while Dorridge has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (6). 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, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 43 vs 131 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Dorridge had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 131).