Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE9 · Leicestershire
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hinckley has less crime — 12 vs 142 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in April 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 12, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (15) and Shoplifting (14), while Hinckley has more Anti-social behaviour (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 12 vs 142 incidents. That is 92% 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 Other theft and Shoplifting while Hinckley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 142).