Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN18 · Northamptonshire
313
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 313 incidents in April 2026.
Corby recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 313 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Corby — 160 vs 313 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Corby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Corby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Melton Mowbray had more Shoplifting. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 313).