Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE11 · Leicestershire
464
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Loughborough has less crime — 464 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded notably higher crime than Loughborough in April 2026 — 955 vs 464 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (79), while Loughborough has more Anti-social behaviour (70). 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, Loughborough recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 464 vs 955 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while Loughborough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Loughborough recorded fewer total crimes (464 vs 955).