Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV6 · Coventry
382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 120 vs 382 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 382 incidents compared to 120, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (54) and Vehicle crime (49), 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 382 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Melton Mowbray had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 382).