Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE10 · Leicestershire
189
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 189 incidents in February 2026.
Hinckley recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 30, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33) and Criminal damage & arson (19), while Melton Mowbray has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and 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 Hinckley — 30 vs 189 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Melton Mowbray had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 189).