Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN11 · Northamptonshire
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Badby has less crime — 28 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Badby in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 28, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Badby sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Melton Mowbray has more Criminal damage & arson (10). 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, Badby recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 28 vs 120 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Badby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Badby saw higher rates of Burglary while Melton Mowbray had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Badby recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 120).