Coventry vs Wigginton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Coventry

CV5 · Coventry

128

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Vehicle crime23
  • Shoplifting16

Wigginton

B79 · Staffordshire

44

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Other theft5
  • Vehicle crime5

Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 128 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 128 incidents compared to 44, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5). 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 February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 44 vs 128 incidents. That is 66% 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 February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Other theft. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 128).

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