Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN15 · Northamptonshire
97
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kettering has less crime — 97 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray saw somewhat more crime than Kettering in February 2026 (120 vs 97 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), 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, Kettering recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 97 vs 120 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Kettering is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Melton Mowbray had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kettering recorded fewer total crimes (97 vs 120).