Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN9 · Northamptonshire
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Irthlingborough has less crime — 16 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded notably higher crime than Irthlingborough in February 2026 — 30 vs 16 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Irthlingborough sees higher rates of Other theft (2), while Melton Mowbray has more Vehicle crime (2). 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, Irthlingborough recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 16 vs 30 incidents. That is 47% 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 Vehicle crime. Overall, Irthlingborough recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 30).