Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
341
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
LE3 · Leicester
365
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 341 vs 365 incidents in March 2026.
Coventry and Leicester recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 341 and 365 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (27), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (55). 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 March 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 341 vs 365 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Leicester had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (341 vs 365).