Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV6 · Coventry
382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B67 · Sandwell
414
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 382 vs 414 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 382 and 414 incidents respectively. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though West Bromwich records significantly more (211 vs 140 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 382 vs 414 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Coventry recorded 140 incidents of this type vs 211 in West Bromwich. Overall, Coventry had fewer total crimes (382 vs 414).