Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN5 · Northamptonshire
215
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 120 vs 215 incidents in February 2026.
Duston recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 215 vs 120 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Duston sees higher rates of Burglary (21), 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, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Duston — 120 vs 215 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Duston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Duston saw higher rates of Burglary while Melton Mowbray had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 215).