Coventry vs Loughborough — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Coventry

CV1 · Coventry

889

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences356
  • Shoplifting116
  • Other theft64

Loughborough

LE11 · Leicestershire

422

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences130
  • Shoplifting80
  • Anti-social behaviour41

Loughborough has less crime — 422 vs 889 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded notably higher crime than Loughborough in February 2026 — 889 vs 422 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (64), while Loughborough has more Anti-social behaviour (41). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Loughborough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Loughborough recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 422 vs 889 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Coventry and Loughborough?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while Loughborough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Loughborough recorded fewer total crimes (422 vs 889).

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