Crime Rate in Melton Dorian: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melton Dorian

The total recorded crimes in Melton Dorian, Melton, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melton Dorian crime rate of 6.56 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Melton Dorian Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Oxbow Close with total crimes: 4
  • Linnet 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 July 2025 the Melton Dorian has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 6.56 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melton Dorian)CrimesRank (Melton Dorian)CrimesRank (Melton Dorian)
Melton Craven40 2610 1565 1
Melton Newport47 1425 5519 2
Melton Egerton31 4529 2454 3
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 Dorian Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 202513
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 202514
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202512
April 202511
March 202511
February 202513
January 202514
December 202410
November 202418
October 202411

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 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 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Melton Dorian in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
2. Oxbow Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Linnet Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Egerton View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lake Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
6. Wren Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Gilpin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. The Uplands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Victor Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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