Coventry vs Nuneaton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coventry

CV4 · Coventry

181

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences80
  • Shoplifting22
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Nuneaton

CV10 · Warwickshire

249

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences83
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Criminal damage & arson22

Coventry has less crime — 181 vs 249 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nuneaton saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in February 2026 (249 vs 181 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Nuneaton has more Anti-social behaviour (48). 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 Nuneaton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 181 vs 249 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Nuneaton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (181 vs 249).

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