Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE10 · Leicestershire
210
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hinckley has less crime — 210 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry saw somewhat more crime than Hinckley in April 2026 (261 vs 210 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Other theft (18), while Hinckley has more Anti-social behaviour (31) and Shoplifting (30). 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, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 210 vs 261 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Hinckley had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (210 vs 261).