Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 310 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Leicester in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 310, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (123) and Other theft (79), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (36) and Public order (35). 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 April 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 310 vs 955 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (310 vs 955).