Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE7 · Leicestershire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Barkby recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 67 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), 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 Barkby — 30 vs 67 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 67).