Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN3 · Northamptonshire
309
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 309 incidents in April 2026.
Northampton recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 309 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (28). 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 Northampton — 160 vs 309 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Northampton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 309).