Crime Rate in Melton Craven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melton Craven

The total recorded crimes in Melton Craven, Melton, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melton Craven crime rate of 11.25 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 Craven, encompassing approximately 3,554 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Melton Craven Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentley Street with total crimes: 7
  • Wyfordby Close with total crimes: 6
  • Rutland Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Melton Craven?

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

  • Relative to Melton:

    • In 2024, Melton Craven reported a higher crime volume than the Melton average, with 610 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Melton Craven witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

    • In 2023, Melton Craven experienced a greater number of crimes than the Melton average, with 565 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Melton Craven witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Melton, Melton Craven has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Melton Craven Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Melton Craven has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 11.25 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Melton, UK

In 2024, the total Melton Craven crimes were 610. The crime rate of Melton Craven in 2024 was 171.63 (year) or 14.30 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Melton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Melton Craven were around 565 crimes with yearly crime rate of 158.97 (year) or 13.25 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Melton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melton Craven)CrimesRank (Melton Craven)CrimesRank (Melton Craven)
Melton Newport47 1425 5519 2
Melton Egerton31 4529 2454 3
Melton Dorian31 5454 3347 6
Melton Warwick32 3434 4355 5
Melton Sysonby24 6331 6424 4
Asfordby18 7248 7226 7
Long Clawson and Stathern15 9152 9206 8
Bottesford16 8187 8192 9
Croxton Kerrial8 11124 1090 10
Waltham-on-the-Wolds10 1086 1371 12
Old Dalby6 1492 1278 11
Somerby6 1592 1159 14
Frisby-on-the-Wreake7 1276 1454 15
Wymondham6 1362 1570 13
Gaddesby5 1648 1647 16

Melton Craven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202518
April 202520
March 202515
February 202515
January 20259
December 202415
November 202424
October 202414

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20247
October 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 202512
March 202511
February 202514
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Melton Craven in July 2025

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

1. Bentley Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Wyfordby Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
3. Rutland Street (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
4. Windsor Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Greenslade (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hunters Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sherrard Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Suffolk Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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