Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV6 · Coventry
387
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 328 vs 387 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry saw somewhat more crime than Leicester in April 2026 (387 vs 328 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (40) and Shoplifting (35), while Leicester has more Anti-social behaviour (46) and Criminal damage & arson (42). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 328 vs 387 incidents. That is 15% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Shoplifting while Leicester had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (328 vs 387).