Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE1 · Leicester
1,384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 131 vs 1,384 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Coventry in February 2026 — 1,384 incidents compared to 131, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25) and Shoplifting (16), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (183) and Public order (153). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Coventry recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 131 vs 1,384 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Leicester had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (131 vs 1,384).