Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NN16 · Northamptonshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Kettering recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 30, a 10.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kettering sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Melton Mowbray has more Vehicle crime (2). Kettering sits above the national average for recorded crime while Melton Mowbray is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Kettering — 30 vs 315 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kettering saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melton Mowbray had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 315).