Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
313
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 313 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 313 incidents compared to 30, a 10.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (43) and Vehicle crime (40), while Melton Mowbray has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Melton Mowbray is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 30 vs 313 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Melton Mowbray had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 313).