Badby vs Melton Mowbray — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Badby

NN11 · Northamptonshire

28

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Burglary2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Melton Mowbray

LE14 · Leicestershire

30

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Vehicle crime2

Badby has less crime — 28 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Badby and Melton Mowbray recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 28 and 30 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Badby sees higher rates of Burglary (2), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Badby or Melton Mowbray safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Badby recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 28 vs 30 incidents. That is 7% 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 February 2026, Badby saw higher rates of Burglary while Melton Mowbray had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Badby recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 30).

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