Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE7 · Leicestershire
68
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CV4 · Coventry
181
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barkby has less crime — 68 vs 181 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).