Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
NN12 · Northamptonshire
66
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Towcester has less crime — 66 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded notably higher crime than Towcester in April 2026 — 160 vs 66 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Towcester has more Other theft (6). 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, Towcester recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 66 vs 160 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Towcester 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 Towcester had more Other theft. Overall, Towcester recorded fewer total crimes (66 vs 160).