The total recorded crimes in Old Dalby, Melton, UK in May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Dalby crime rate of 74.18 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 Old Dalby, encompassing approximately 67 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Old Dalby, we need to analyze Old Dalby crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Melton:
In 2024, Old Dalby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Melton average, with 92 crimes compared to 247.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Old Dalby recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.
In 2023, Old Dalby had fewer crimes than the Melton average, with 78 crimes compared to 235. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Old Dalby recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Melton.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Melton, Old Dalby has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Old Dalby has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 74.18 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Melton, UK
In 2024, the total Old Dalby crimes were 92. The crime rate of Old Dalby in 2024 was 1364.99 (year) or 113.75 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Melton.
In 2023, the total crimes in Old Dalby were around 78 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1157.27 (year) or 96.44 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Melton.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Old Dalby) | Crimes | Rank (Old Dalby) | Crimes | Rank (Old Dalby) | |
| Melton Craven | 46 | 1 | 610 | 1 | 565 | 1 |
| Melton Newport | 26 | 6 | 425 | 5 | 519 | 2 |
| Melton Egerton | 43 | 2 | 529 | 2 | 454 | 3 |
| Melton Dorian | 41 | 3 | 454 | 3 | 347 | 6 |
| Melton Sysonby | 21 | 9 | 331 | 6 | 424 | 4 |
| Melton Warwick | 40 | 4 | 434 | 4 | 355 | 5 |
| Asfordby | 36 | 5 | 248 | 7 | 226 | 7 |
| Long Clawson and Stathern | 22 | 7 | 152 | 9 | 206 | 8 |
| Bottesford | 13 | 10 | 187 | 8 | 192 | 9 |
| Croxton Kerrial | 21 | 8 | 124 | 10 | 90 | 10 |
| Somerby | 4 | 16 | 92 | 11 | 59 | 14 |
| Waltham-on-the-Wolds | 9 | 11 | 86 | 13 | 71 | 12 |
| Frisby-on-the-Wreake | 7 | 12 | 76 | 14 | 54 | 15 |
| Wymondham | 6 | 13 | 62 | 15 | 70 | 13 |
| Gaddesby | 4 | 15 | 48 | 16 | 47 | 16 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 4 |
| April 2025 | 4 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Old Dalby postcode area is presented below.