Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Northampton recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 30, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2), while Northampton has more Drugs (5). 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 Northampton — 30 vs 122 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Northampton had more Drugs. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 122).