Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wigston has less crime — 168 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded notably higher crime than Wigston in April 2026 — 261 vs 168 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26) and Other theft (18), while Wigston has more Anti-social behaviour (21) and Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Wigston recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 168 vs 261 incidents. That is 36% 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 Wigston had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wigston recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 261).