Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV6 · Coventry
382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE2 · Leicester
276
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Oadby has less crime — 276 vs 382 incidents in February 2026.
Coventry saw somewhat more crime than Oadby in February 2026 (382 vs 276 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (54) and Vehicle crime (49), while Oadby has more Criminal damage & arson (32) and Anti-social behaviour (31). 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 February 2026 Police data, Oadby recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 276 vs 382 incidents. That is 28% 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 Oadby had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Oadby recorded fewer total crimes (276 vs 382).