Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B70 · Sandwell
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 142 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 142, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (44). 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 West Bromwich — 142 vs 451 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 451).