Coventry vs Wigginton — 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

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 387 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 387 incidents compared to 37, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (11). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wigginton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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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 387 incidents. That is 90% 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 Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 387).

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