Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 16, a 7.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Irthlingborough sees higher rates of Other theft (2), 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, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 16 vs 120 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Irthlingborough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Irthlingborough saw higher rates of Other theft while Melton Mowbray had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 120).