Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,384
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CV10 · Warwickshire
248
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Nuneaton has less crime — 248 vs 1,384 incidents in February 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Nuneaton in February 2026 — 1,384 incidents compared to 248, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (153), while Nuneaton has more Criminal damage & arson (21). 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, Nuneaton recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 248 vs 1,384 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order while Nuneaton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Nuneaton recorded fewer total crimes (248 vs 1,384).