Crime Rate in Melton Newport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melton Newport

The total recorded crimes in Melton Newport, Melton, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melton Newport crime rate of 7.54 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 Newport, encompassing approximately 3,450 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Melton Newport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Soho Street with total crimes: 5
  • Thorpe Road with total crimes: 3
  • Culture Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Melton Newport?

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

  • Relative to Melton:

    • In 2024, Melton Newport reported a higher crime volume than the Melton average, with 425 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Melton Newport witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

    • In 2023, Melton Newport experienced a greater number of crimes than the Melton average, with 519 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Melton Newport witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Melton Newport Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Melton Newport has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 7.54 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Melton, UK

In 2024, the total Melton Newport crimes were 425. The crime rate of Melton Newport in 2024 was 123.17 (year) or 10.26 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Melton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Melton Newport were around 519 crimes with yearly crime rate of 150.42 (year) or 12.53 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Melton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melton Newport)CrimesRank (Melton Newport)CrimesRank (Melton Newport)
Melton Craven46 1610 1565 1
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
Bottesford13 10187 8192 9
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

Melton Newport Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Burglary 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 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20258
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202510
February 202519
January 202513
December 202412
November 202418
October 202413
September 202415
August 20247
July 20246
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 202513
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 202511
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Melton Newport in May 2025

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

1. Soho Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Thorpe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Culture Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Beckmill Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elgin Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stafford Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Stanley Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Harvey Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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