Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CV10 · Warwickshire
249
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hinckley has less crime — 189 vs 249 incidents in February 2026.
Nuneaton saw somewhat more crime than Hinckley in February 2026 (249 vs 189 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33), while Nuneaton has more Anti-social behaviour (48). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 189 vs 249 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Nuneaton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (189 vs 249).