Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN7 · Northamptonshire
48
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Northampton has less crime — 48 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Northampton in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 48, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Northampton has more Other theft (7). 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, Northampton recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 48 vs 160 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Northampton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Northampton had more Other theft. Overall, Northampton recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 160).