Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV5 · Coventry
142
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Coventry has less crime — 142 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Wigston saw somewhat more crime than Coventry in April 2026 (168 vs 142 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (15) and Shoplifting (14), while Wigston has more Anti-social behaviour (21) and Public order (18). 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 Wigston — 142 vs 168 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Wigston had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Coventry recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 168).