Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE5 · Leicester
310
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 310 incidents in April 2026.
Leicester recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 310 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (36) and Public order (35), while Melton Mowbray has more Shoplifting (29) and Anti-social behaviour (26). 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 Leicester — 160 vs 310 incidents. That is 48% 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 and Public order while Melton Mowbray had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 310).