Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
128
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CV10 · Warwickshire
249
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 128 vs 249 incidents in February 2026.
Nuneaton recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in February 2026 — 249 vs 128 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (23) and Shoplifting (16), while Nuneaton has more Anti-social behaviour (48) and Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 128 vs 249 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Nuneaton had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (128 vs 249).