Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE2 · Leicester
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 261 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
Oadby saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in April 2026 (321 vs 261 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Other theft (18), while Oadby has more Shoplifting (50) and Public order (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 April 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Oadby — 261 vs 321 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Oadby 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 Oadby had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (261 vs 321).