Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B64 · Sandwell
190
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Coventry has less crime — 131 vs 190 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in February 2026 (190 vs 131 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25) and Shoplifting (16), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (15) and Burglary (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 131 vs 190 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (131 vs 190).