Coventry vs Solihull — 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

Solihull

B92 · Solihull

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Shoplifting19
  • Vehicle crime15

Coventry has less crime — 142 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry and Solihull recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 142 and 146 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Solihull has more Vehicle crime (15). 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 Solihull safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 142 vs 146 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes.

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

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 146).

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