Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 120 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
Wigston recorded notably higher crime than Melton Mowbray in February 2026 — 197 vs 120 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Wigston has more Shoplifting (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 120 vs 197 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Wigston is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wigston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 197).