Coventry vs Wigginton — 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

Wigginton

B79 · Staffordshire

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Vehicle crime3

Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 37, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (15) and Shoplifting (14), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Vehicle crime (3). 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 Wigginton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 37 vs 142 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 142).

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