Badby vs Melton Mowbray — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Badby

NN11 · Northamptonshire

31

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Burglary4

Melton Mowbray

LE13 · Leicestershire

160

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Shoplifting29
  • Anti-social behaviour26

Badby has less crime — 31 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Badby in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 31, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Badby sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Melton Mowbray has more Shoplifting (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Badby or Melton Mowbray safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Badby recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 31 vs 160 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Badby is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Badby saw higher rates of Burglary while Melton Mowbray had more Shoplifting. Overall, Badby recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 160).

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