Barkby vs Coventry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Barkby

LE7 · Leicestershire

68

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Coventry

CV4 · Coventry

181

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

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

Barkby has less crime — 68 vs 181 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in February 2026 — 181 incidents compared to 68, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (15), while Coventry has more Shoplifting (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Barkby or Coventry safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 68 vs 181 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Coventry had more Shoplifting. Overall, Barkby recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 181).

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