Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE7 · Leicestershire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barkby has less crime — 67 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded notably higher crime than Barkby in February 2026 — 120 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), 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, Barkby recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 67 vs 120 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Barkby is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barkby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melton Mowbray had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barkby recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 120).