Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
889
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CV10 · Warwickshire
249
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Nuneaton has less crime — 249 vs 889 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Nuneaton in February 2026 — 889 incidents compared to 249, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (116) and Other theft (64), while Nuneaton has more Anti-social behaviour (48) and Criminal damage & arson (22). 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, Nuneaton recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 249 vs 889 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Nuneaton had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Nuneaton recorded fewer total crimes (249 vs 889).