Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 261 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 261, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Other theft (18), while Leicester has more Public order (198) and Anti-social behaviour (177). 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, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 261 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Leicester 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 Leicester had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 1,488).