Coventry vs Redditch — 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

Redditch

B97 · Worcestershire

197

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences99
  • Criminal damage & arson21
  • Shoplifting19

Coventry has less crime — 142 vs 197 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Redditch saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in April 2026 (197 vs 142 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Redditch has more Criminal damage & arson (21). 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 Redditch safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 142 vs 197 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Redditch is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while Redditch had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 197).

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