Crime Rate in Bottesford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bottesford

The total recorded crimes in Bottesford, Melton, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bottesford crime rate of 0.82 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 Bottesford, encompassing approximately 15,932 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bottesford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grantham Road with total crimes: 4
  • School View with total crimes: 2
  • Beacon View with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bottesford?

To understand the safety of Bottesford, we need to analyze Bottesford crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Melton:

    • In 2024, Bottesford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Melton average, with 187 crimes compared to 247.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bottesford witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

    • In 2023, Bottesford had fewer crimes than the Melton average, with 192 crimes compared to 235. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bottesford recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Melton, Bottesford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bottesford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bottesford has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 0.82 ranking 10th out of 15 in the Melton, UK

In 2024, the total Bottesford crimes were 187. The crime rate of Bottesford in 2024 was 42.74 (year) or 3.56 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Melton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bottesford were around 192 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.43 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Melton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bottesford)CrimesRank (Bottesford)CrimesRank (Bottesford)
Melton Craven46 1610 1565 1
Melton Newport26 6425 5519 2
Melton Egerton43 2529 2454 3
Melton Dorian41 3454 3347 6
Melton Sysonby21 9331 6424 4
Melton Warwick40 4434 4355 5
Asfordby36 5248 7226 7
Long Clawson and Stathern22 7152 9206 8
Croxton Kerrial21 8124 1090 10
Old Dalby5 1492 1278 11
Somerby4 1692 1159 14
Waltham-on-the-Wolds9 1186 1371 12
Frisby-on-the-Wreake7 1276 1454 15
Wymondham6 1362 1570 13
Gaddesby4 1548 1647 16

Bottesford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bottesford in May 2025

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

1. Grantham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. School View (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beacon View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Castle Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Granby Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Howitts Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Vine Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Skerry Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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