Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE7 · Leicestershire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CV6 · Coventry
387
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Barkby has less crime — 63 vs 387 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Barkby in April 2026 — 387 incidents compared to 63, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (8), while Coventry has more Vehicle crime (40) and Shoplifting (35). Barkby is below the national average while Coventry is above, making Barkby the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 63 vs 387 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barkby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Coventry had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Barkby recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 387).