Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE11 · Leicestershire
464
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 261 vs 464 incidents in April 2026.
Loughborough recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 464 vs 261 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Other theft (18), while Loughborough has more Shoplifting (109) and Anti-social behaviour (70). 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 Loughborough — 261 vs 464 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Loughborough 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 Loughborough had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 464).