Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE2 · Leicester
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
Oadby recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 321 vs 160 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26), while Oadby has more Public order (34). 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 Oadby — 160 vs 321 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Oadby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Oadby had more Public order. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 321).