Coventry vs Dorridge — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coventry

CV5 · Coventry

131

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Vehicle crime25
  • Shoplifting16

Dorridge

B93 · Solihull

43

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Public order6

Dorridge has less crime — 43 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Dorridge safer?

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.

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

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).

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