Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NN8 · Northamptonshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Wellingborough recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 373 incidents compared to 30, a 12.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Wellingborough has more Shoplifting (29). Melton Mowbray is below the national average while Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough — 30 vs 373 incidents. That is 92% 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 Wellingborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 373).