Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE1 · Leicester
1,488
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV11 · Warwickshire
388
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Nuneaton has less crime — 388 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Nuneaton in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 388, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (198), while Nuneaton has more Criminal damage & arson (37). 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, Nuneaton recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 388 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order while Nuneaton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Nuneaton recorded fewer total crimes (388 vs 1,488).