Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV4 · Coventry
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DE74 · Leicestershire
33
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lockington has less crime — 33 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Lockington in April 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 33, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30) and Burglary (26), while Lockington has more Other theft (9) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Coventry sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lockington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lockington recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 33 vs 233 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Lockington is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Lockington had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lockington recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 233).