Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE12 · Leicestershire
300
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 120 vs 300 incidents in February 2026.
Loughborough recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 300 incidents compared to 120, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loughborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), 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 Loughborough — 120 vs 300 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Loughborough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Loughborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Melton Mowbray had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 300).