Melton Mowbray vs Nuneaton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Melton Mowbray

LE13 · Leicestershire

120

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Criminal damage & arson10

Nuneaton

CV10 · Warwickshire

249

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences83
  • Anti-social behaviour48
  • Criminal damage & arson22

Melton Mowbray has less crime — 120 vs 249 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Nuneaton recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 249 vs 120 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nuneaton records significantly more (83 vs 57 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Melton Mowbray or Nuneaton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 120 vs 249 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Melton Mowbray and Nuneaton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Melton Mowbray recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 83 in Nuneaton. Overall, Melton Mowbray had fewer total crimes (120 vs 249).

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