Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV3 · Coventry
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE9 · Leicestershire
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hinckley has less crime — 12 vs 271 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in April 2026 — 271 incidents compared to 12, a 22.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (47) and Shoplifting (25), while Hinckley has more Anti-social behaviour (2). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hinckley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 12 vs 271 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Hinckley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Hinckley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 271).