Melton Mowbray vs Nuneaton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Melton Mowbray

LE13 · Leicestershire

160

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Shoplifting29
  • Anti-social behaviour26

Nuneaton

CV10 · Warwickshire

317

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences102
  • Shoplifting74
  • Anti-social behaviour47

Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 317 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nuneaton recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 317 vs 160 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nuneaton records significantly more (102 vs 61 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Melton Mowbray or Nuneaton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Nuneaton — 160 vs 317 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Nuneaton is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Melton Mowbray and Nuneaton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Melton Mowbray recorded 61 incidents of this type vs 102 in Nuneaton. Overall, Melton Mowbray had fewer total crimes (160 vs 317).

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