Coventry vs Groby — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coventry

CV1 · Coventry

889

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences356
  • Shoplifting116
  • Other theft64

Groby

LE6 · Leicestershire

26

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Public order3

Groby has less crime — 26 vs 889 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Groby in February 2026 — 889 incidents compared to 26, a 34.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (116) and Other theft (64), while Groby has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Public order (3). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Groby is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Groby safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Groby recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 26 vs 889 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Groby is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Groby had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Groby recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 889).

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