Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Kettering recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 359 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Public order (24), 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, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 160 vs 359 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Kettering is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Public order while Melton Mowbray had more Shoplifting. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 359).