Crime Rate in Melton Egerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melton Egerton

The total recorded crimes in Melton Egerton, Melton, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melton Egerton crime rate of 4.85 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 Egerton, encompassing approximately 6,391 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Melton Egerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • A606 with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Arden Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Melton Egerton?

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

  • Relative to Melton:

    • In 2024, Melton Egerton reported a higher crime volume than the Melton average, with 529 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Melton Egerton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

    • In 2023, Melton Egerton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Melton average, with 454 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Melton Egerton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Melton Egerton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Melton Egerton has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.85 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Melton, UK

In 2024, the total Melton Egerton crimes were 529. The crime rate of Melton Egerton in 2024 was 82.77 (year) or 6.90 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Melton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Melton Egerton were around 454 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.04 (year) or 5.92 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Melton.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melton Egerton)CrimesRank (Melton Egerton)CrimesRank (Melton Egerton)
Melton Craven40 2610 1565 1
Melton Newport47 1425 5519 2
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 Egerton 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 202521
April 202515
March 202513
February 202518
January 202511
December 202417
November 202417
October 202420

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

MonthCount
July 20252

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Melton Egerton in July 2025

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

1. A606 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Arden Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A6006 (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Cottesmore Avenue (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Birch Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Quorn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clumber Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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