Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 160 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Melton Mowbray and Wigston recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 160 and 168 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Wigston has more Public order (18). 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 Wigston — 160 vs 168 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wigston had more Public order. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (160 vs 168).