Coventry vs Nuneaton — 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

Nuneaton

CV11 · Warwickshire

388

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences124
  • Anti-social behaviour94
  • Criminal damage & arson37

Coventry has less crime — 142 vs 388 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nuneaton recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 388 incidents compared to 142, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (15) and Shoplifting (14), while Nuneaton has more Anti-social behaviour (94) and Criminal damage & arson (37). 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 Nuneaton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 142 vs 388 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Nuneaton had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 388).

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