Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
889
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE6 · Leicestershire
26
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Groby has less crime — 26 vs 889 incidents in February 2026.
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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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.
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).