Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 142 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 142, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (15) and Shoplifting (14), while Leicester has more Public order (198) and Anti-social behaviour (177). 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, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 142 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Leicester had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 1,488).