Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B90 · Solihull
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 142 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 236 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 142 vs 236 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while Solihull had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 236).