Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN4 · Northamptonshire
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.
Melton Mowbray and Northampton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 160 and 179 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Northampton has more Criminal damage & arson (18). 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 179 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.
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 179).