Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV3 · Coventry
271
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 271 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry and Leicester recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 271 and 310 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Leicester has more Public order (35). 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 Leicester — 271 vs 310 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leicester had more Public order. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (271 vs 310).