Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
128
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 120 vs 128 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry and Melton Mowbray recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 128 and 120 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (23) and Shoplifting (16), while Melton Mowbray has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 120 vs 128 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Melton Mowbray had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 128).