Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 40 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Towcester in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 40, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Towcester has more Vehicle crime (8). 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, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 40 vs 120 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Towcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Towcester had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 120).