Crime Rate in Somerby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Somerby

The total recorded crimes in Somerby, Melton, UK in March 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Somerby crime rate of 167.06 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 Somerby, encompassing approximately 41 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Somerby Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Field with total crimes: 2
  • East Acre with total crimes: 1
  • Saxons Lea with total crimes: 1

How safe is Somerby?

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

  • Relative to Melton:

    • In 2024, Somerby 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, Somerby recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Somerby had fewer crimes than the Melton average, with 59 crimes compared to 235. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Somerby recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Melton, Somerby has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Somerby Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Somerby has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 167.06 ranking 13th out of 15 in the Melton, UK

In 2024, the total Somerby crimes were 92. The crime rate of Somerby in 2024 was 2195.70 (year) or 182.98 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Melton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Somerby were around 59 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1408.11 (year) or 117.34 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Melton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melton)CrimesRank (Melton)CrimesRank (Melton)
Melton Craven50 3610 1565 1
Melton Newport63 1425 5519 2
Melton Egerton39 4529 2454 3
Melton Warwick51 2434 4355 5
Melton Dorian30 6454 3347 6
Melton Sysonby25 7331 6424 4
Asfordby31 5248 7226 7
Long Clawson and Stathern19 9152 9206 8
Bottesford23 8187 8192 9
Croxton Kerrial4 15124 1090 10
Frisby-on-the-Wreake11 1076 1454 15
Old Dalby5 1492 1278 11
Wymondham9 1162 1570 13
Waltham-on-the-Wolds4 1686 1371 12
Gaddesby8 1248 1647 16

Somerby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Somerby in March 2025

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

1. The Field (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. East Acre (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Saxons Lea (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Stygate Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Braunston Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Salter'S Hill Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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