Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE16 · Northamptonshire
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dingley has less crime — 28 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Dingley in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 28, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dingley sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Shoplifting (6), while Melton Mowbray has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Dingley recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 28 vs 120 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Dingley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dingley saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Melton Mowbray had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dingley recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 120).