Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 120 vs 189 incidents in February 2026.
Hinckley recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 189 vs 120 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33), while Melton Mowbray has more Anti-social behaviour (18). 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 Hinckley — 120 vs 189 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melton Mowbray had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 189).