Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN17 · Northamptonshire
78
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 78 incidents in February 2026.
Corby recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 78 incidents compared to 30, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (9), while Melton Mowbray has more Vehicle crime (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Corby — 30 vs 78 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Corby saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melton Mowbray had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 78).