Crime Rate in Melton Newport: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melton Newport

The total recorded crimes in Melton Newport, Melton, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melton Newport crime rate of 13.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Melton Newport Crime Hotspots

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

  • Culture Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Yew Tree Crescent with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Melton Newport has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 13.62 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melton Newport)CrimesRank (Melton Newport)CrimesRank (Melton Newport)
Melton Craven40 2610 1565 1
Melton Egerton31 4529 2454 3
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 Newport 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 202513
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202520
May 202510
April 202512
March 202510
February 202519
January 202513
December 202412
November 202418
October 202413

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20258
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 202511
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Melton Newport in July 2025

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

1. Culture Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Yew Tree Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bayswater Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Brockington Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Elgin Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Harvey Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Soho Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bishop Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Dee Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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