Coventry vs Groby — 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

Groby

LE6 · Leicestershire

38

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Criminal damage & arson6
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Groby has less crime — 38 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Groby in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 38, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (18), while Groby has more Anti-social behaviour (5). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Groby is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Groby safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Groby recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 38 vs 261 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Groby is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while Groby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Groby recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 261).

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