Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kettering has less crime — 108 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Melton Mowbray saw somewhat more crime than Kettering in April 2026 (160 vs 108 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while Melton Mowbray has more Shoplifting (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 108 vs 160 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Other theft while Melton Mowbray had more Shoplifting. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (108 vs 160).