Crime Rate in Old Dalby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Dalby

The total recorded crimes in Old Dalby, Melton, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Dalby crime rate of 89.02 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Old Dalby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 2
  • King Street with total crimes: 1
  • Dairy Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Old Dalby?

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.

Old Dalby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Old Dalby has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 89.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Dalby)CrimesRank (Old Dalby)CrimesRank (Old Dalby)
Melton Craven40 2610 1565 1
Melton Newport47 1425 5519 2
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
Somerby6 1592 1159 14
Frisby-on-the-Wreake7 1276 1454 15
Wymondham6 1362 1570 13
Gaddesby5 1648 1647 16

Old Dalby 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 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20252

A total of 5 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
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Old Dalby in July 2025

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

1. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. King Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dairy Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Croft Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Longcliff Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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