Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 120 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 120, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), 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, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 120 vs 315 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melton Mowbray had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 315).