Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
959
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
LE4 · Leicester
222
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 222 vs 959 incidents in March 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Leicester in March 2026 — 959 incidents compared to 222, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (104), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (31). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 222 vs 959 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leicester had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (222 vs 959).