Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN10 · Northamptonshire
272
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 272 incidents in April 2026.
Rushden recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 272 incidents compared to 30, a 9.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Rushden has more Shoplifting (27). Melton Mowbray is below the national average while Rushden is above, making Melton Mowbray the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer crimes than Rushden — 30 vs 272 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Melton Mowbray is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Other theft while Rushden had more Shoplifting. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 272).