Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE14 · Leicestershire
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Melton Mowbray has less crime — 30 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Wigston recorded substantially more crime than Melton Mowbray in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 30, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Other theft (3), 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 — 30 vs 168 incidents. That is 82% 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 Wigston had more Public order. Overall, Melton Mowbray recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 168).