Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE75 · Derbyshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Heanor recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 30, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heanor sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), while Melton Mowbray has more Vehicle crime (2). 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, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Heanor — 30 vs 132 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heanor saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Melton Mowbray had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 132).