Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE4 · Leicester
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CV10 · Warwickshire
317
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leicester has less crime — 284 vs 317 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester and Nuneaton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 284 and 317 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), 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.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leicester recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 284 vs 317 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Nuneaton 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, Leicester recorded fewer total crimes (284 vs 317).