Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 120 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Melton Mowbray and Northampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 120 and 122 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Northampton has more Drugs (5). 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 Northampton — 120 vs 122 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Northampton had more Drugs. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 122).