Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE72 · Derbyshire
20
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Draycott has less crime — 20 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Draycott in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 20, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Draycott sees higher rates of Other theft (2), 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, Draycott recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 20 vs 160 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Draycott is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Draycott saw higher rates of Other theft while Melton Mowbray had more Shoplifting. Overall, Draycott recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 160).