Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV7 · Coventry
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hawkes End has less crime — 18 vs 328 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Hawkes End in February 2026 — 328 incidents compared to 18, a 18.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hawkes End sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4) and Other theft (3), while Leicester has more Criminal damage & arson (49) and Anti-social behaviour (29). Hawkes End is below the national average while Leicester is above, making Hawkes End the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hawkes End recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 18 vs 328 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Hawkes End is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hawkes End saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Leicester had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hawkes End recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 328).