Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE4 · Leicester
284
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 284 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 284 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (29), while Melton Mowbray has more Shoplifting (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 160 vs 284 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Leicester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Melton Mowbray had more Shoplifting. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 284).