Coventry vs Kenilworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coventry

CV1 · Coventry

889

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences356
  • Shoplifting116
  • Other theft64

Kenilworth

CV8 · Warwickshire

22

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Vehicle crime2

Kenilworth has less crime — 22 vs 889 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Kenilworth in February 2026 — 889 incidents compared to 22, a 40.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (116) and Other theft (64), while Kenilworth has more Anti-social behaviour (6) and Vehicle crime (2). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Kenilworth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Kenilworth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Kenilworth recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 22 vs 889 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Kenilworth is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Kenilworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Kenilworth recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 889).

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