Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE4 · Leicester
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 142 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in April 2026 — 284 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (15) and Shoplifting (14), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (51) and Criminal damage & arson (29). 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 284 incidents. That is 50% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 284).