Crime Rate in Melton Egerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melton Egerton

The total recorded crimes in Melton Egerton, Melton, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melton Egerton crime rate of 6.73 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Melton Egerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stirling Road with total crimes: 5
  • A606 with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Melton Egerton has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 6.73 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melton Egerton)CrimesRank (Melton Egerton)CrimesRank (Melton Egerton)
Melton Craven46 1610 1565 1
Melton Newport26 6425 5519 2
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 Egerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202513
February 202518
January 202511
December 202417
November 202417
October 202420
September 202427
August 202420
July 202416
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Melton Egerton in May 2025

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

1. Stirling Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A606 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rockingham Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Cottesmore Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Clumber Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Sherwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Morley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Quorn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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