Coventry vs Solihull — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coventry

CV6 · Coventry

387

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences151
  • Vehicle crime40
  • Shoplifting35

Solihull

B92 · Solihull

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Shoplifting19
  • Vehicle crime15

Solihull has less crime — 146 vs 387 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Solihull in April 2026 — 387 incidents compared to 146, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Coventry records significantly more (151 vs 49 incidents). 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, Solihull recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 146 vs 387 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Coventry recorded 151 incidents of this type vs 49 in Solihull. Overall, Solihull had fewer total crimes (146 vs 387).

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