Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE15 · Rutland
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hambleton has less crime — 1 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Hambleton in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 1, a 30.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hambleton sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Melton Mowbray has more Violence & sexual offences (17) and Anti-social behaviour (7). 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, Hambleton recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 1 vs 30 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hambleton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hambleton saw higher rates of Public order while Melton Mowbray had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hambleton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 30).