Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV9 · Warwickshire
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Atherstone recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 59 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Atherstone sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Melton Mowbray has more Vehicle crime (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Atherstone — 30 vs 59 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Atherstone saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melton Mowbray had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 59).