Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV1 · Coventry
955
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE2 · Leicester
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Oadby has less crime — 321 vs 955 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Oadby in April 2026 — 955 incidents compared to 321, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (79), while Oadby has more Public order (34). 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, Oadby recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 321 vs 955 incidents. That is 66% 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 Oadby had more Public order. Overall, Oadby recorded fewer total crimes (321 vs 955).