16 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Melton
Compare crime rates across all 16 wards in Melton. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Melton Craven | 100.5 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Melton Warwick | 88.4 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Melton Egerton | 82.1 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Melton Newport | 65.9 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Croxton Kerrial | 60.4 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Melton Dorian | 59.2 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Asfordby | 54.6 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Melton Sysonby | 49.7 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Long Clawson and Stathern | 43.7 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Old Dalby | 39.8 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Bottesford | 37.4 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Somerby | 36.5 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Wymondham | 35.3 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Frisby-on-the-Wreake | 29.4 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Gaddesby | 27.6 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Waltham-on-the-Wolds | 27.2 | 3 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Melton has the highest crime rate?
Melton Craven has the highest crime rate in Melton, with 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Melton?
Waltham-on-the-Wolds has the lowest crime rate among Melton's wards, with 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Melton have?
Melton has 16 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.