Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
313
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE5 · Leicester
289
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 289 vs 313 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry and Leicester recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 313 and 289 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43) and Vehicle crime (40), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (41) and Anti-social behaviour (34). 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 February 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 289 vs 313 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (289 vs 313).