Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 261 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Other theft (18), while Melton Mowbray has more Shoplifting (29) and Anti-social behaviour (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 160 vs 261 incidents. That is 39% 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 Melton Mowbray had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 261).