Crime Rate in Melton Dorian: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melton Dorian

The total recorded crimes in Melton Dorian, Melton, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melton Dorian crime rate of 8.68 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 Dorian, encompassing approximately 4,724 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Melton Dorian Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Hedgehog Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Melton Dorian?

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

  • Relative to Melton:

    • In 2024, Melton Dorian reported a higher crime volume than the Melton average, with 454 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Melton Dorian witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

    • In 2023, Melton Dorian experienced a greater number of crimes than the Melton average, with 347 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Melton Dorian witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Melton Dorian Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Melton Dorian has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 8.68 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Melton, UK

In 2024, the total Melton Dorian crimes were 454. The crime rate of Melton Dorian in 2024 was 96.09 (year) or 8.01 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Melton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Melton Dorian were around 347 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.45 (year) or 6.12 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Melton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melton Dorian)CrimesRank (Melton Dorian)CrimesRank (Melton Dorian)
Melton Craven46 1610 1565 1
Melton Newport26 6425 5519 2
Melton Egerton43 2529 2454 3
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 Dorian Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202511
February 202513
January 202514
December 202410
November 202418
October 202411
September 202412
August 202417
July 202414
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 202514
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 202511
December 20242
November 202410
October 20242
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Melton Dorian in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
3. Hedgehog Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Foxglove Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Badger Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Otter Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Leicester Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Camomile Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Linnet Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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