Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE6 · Leicestershire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Groby has less crime — 38 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Groby in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 38, a 25.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (123) and Other theft (79), while Groby has more Criminal damage & arson (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Groby recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 38 vs 955 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Groby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Groby had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Groby recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 955).