Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE3 · Leicester
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV10 · Warwickshire
317
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Nuneaton has less crime — 317 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester and Nuneaton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 328 and 317 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Nuneaton has more Shoplifting (74). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Nuneaton recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 317 vs 328 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Nuneaton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Nuneaton recorded fewer total crimes (317 vs 328).