Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE9 · Leicestershire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hinckley has less crime — 4 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Hinckley in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 4, a 30.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hinckley sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Melton Mowbray has more Anti-social behaviour (18) and 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, Hinckley recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 4 vs 120 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hinckley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hinckley saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Melton Mowbray had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hinckley recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 120).