Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE9 · Leicestershire
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hinckley has less crime — 12 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 12, a 79.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (123) and Other theft (79), while Hinckley has more Anti-social behaviour (2). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hinckley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 12 vs 955 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hinckley 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 Hinckley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 955).