Coventry vs Gilmorton — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coventry

CV2 · Coventry

261

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences130
  • Criminal damage & arson26
  • Other theft18

Gilmorton

LE17 · Leicestershire

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Burglary1
  • Other theft1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Gilmorton has less crime — 4 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Gilmorton in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 4, a 65.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Gilmorton has more Burglary (1). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Gilmorton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Gilmorton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Gilmorton recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 4 vs 261 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Gilmorton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Gilmorton had more Burglary. Overall, Gilmorton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 261).

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