Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV4 · Coventry
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 233 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in April 2026 (310 vs 233 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30) and Burglary (26), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (36) and 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 — 233 vs 310 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (233 vs 310).