Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE16 · Northamptonshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Dingley has less crime — 34 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 34, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Other theft (18), while Dingley has more Shoplifting (9) and Anti-social behaviour (6). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dingley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 34 vs 261 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Dingley had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dingley recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 261).