Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE5 · Leicester
289
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Coventry has less crime — 131 vs 289 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Coventry in February 2026 — 289 vs 131 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (25) and Shoplifting (16), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (41) and Anti-social behaviour (34). 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 289 incidents. That is 55% 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 Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (131 vs 289).