Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV3 · Coventry
302
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,624
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 302 vs 1,624 incidents in March 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in March 2026 — 1,624 incidents compared to 302, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29) and Criminal damage & arson (28), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (224) and Public order (188). 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 March 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 302 vs 1,624 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Leicester had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (302 vs 1,624).