Crime Rate in Melton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melton

The total recorded crimes in Melton, UK in May 2025 are around 344 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melton crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Melton, encompassing approximately 51,752 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (138) incidents (15.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (38) incidents (-2.56% decrease)
Melton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 6

Melton Police Info:

Leicestershire Police

How safe is Melton?

To understand the safety of Melton, we need to analyze Melton crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Melton has recorded 3,950 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 76.33 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 225 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 3,757 crimes with a crime rate of 72.60, ranking it 229 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Leicestershire:

    • In 2024, Melton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Leicestershire average, with 3950 crimes compared to 8345.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Melton witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Melton had fewer crimes than the Leicestershire average, with 3,757 crimes compared to 7,711. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Melton witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Melton is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Leicestershire, Melton has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Melton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Melton Craven (46 crimes), and the safest, Somerby (4 crimes), is 42 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Melton.

Similarly, the area of Melton Mowbray South (89 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby (23 crimes), with a difference of 66 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Melton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Melton Craven46
Melton Egerton43
Melton Dorian41
Melton Warwick40
Asfordby36

Safest Wards:

Frisby-on-the-Wreake7
Wymondham6
Old Dalby5
Gaddesby4
Somerby4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Melton Mowbray South89
Melton Mowbray West87
Bottesford, Harby & Croxton Kerrial56
Asfordby, Frisby & Old Dalby48
Melton Mowbray North41

Safest Areas:

Melton Mowbray West87
Bottesford, Harby & Croxton Kerrial56
Asfordby, Frisby & Old Dalby48
Melton Mowbray North41
Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby23

Melton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Melton has recorded 344 crimes with crime rate of 6.65 ranking 8924th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2024, the total Melton crimes were 3,950. The crime rate of Melton in 2024 was 76.33 (year) or 6.36 (month) ranking it 225 danzarous in the UK. Melton ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Leicestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Melton were around 3,757 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.60 (year) or 6.05 (month) ranking 229 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Leicestershire, Melton ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of Melton

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)CrimesRank (Leicestershire)
Harborough470 85,943 75,256 7
Hinckley and Bosworth751 78,894 47,895 6
Oadby and Wigston360 54,484 54,290 4
Blaby608 48,176 37,778 3
Charnwood1,449 216,905 215,382 2
North West Leicestershire818 110,060 19,619 1

Melton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (138 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (119 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (127 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (71 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 119 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (145 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (123 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (118 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (119 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (240 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 202410
August 20244
June 202422

A total of 230 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202523
February 202511
January 202524
December 202432
November 202421
October 202424
September 202428
August 202410
July 20247
June 202426

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025138
April 2025119
March 2025127
February 2025119
January 202594
December 2024113
November 2024145
October 2024123
September 2024118
August 2024119
July 2024108
June 2024240

A total of 416 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202539
March 202532
February 202527
January 202518
December 202440
November 202430
October 202438
September 202425
August 202439
July 202428
June 202462

A total of 101 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202511
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 20249
October 202413
September 20248
August 202410
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202418

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 400 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202532
March 202528
February 202527
January 202535
December 202432
November 202433
October 202428
September 202435
August 202422
July 202432
June 202468

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 303 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202528
March 202529
February 202524
January 202523
December 202418
November 202413
October 202420
September 202427
August 202429
July 202415
June 202454

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202524
March 202527
February 202515
January 202534
December 202431
November 202427
October 202420
September 202421
August 202411
July 202418
June 202432

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202528
March 202517
February 202518
January 202533
December 202424
November 202417
October 202411
September 202416
August 202416
July 202412
June 202416

A total of 510 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202547
March 202571
February 202534
January 202537
December 202433
November 202429
October 202425
September 202431
August 202444
July 202444
June 202474

High Crime Locations Melton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Melton postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Drugs11
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Bentley Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. A606 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Burnaby Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1

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