Melton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Melton's July 2025 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents places it 34.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a position that highlights the district's overall safety compared to national benchmarks. The crime profile is dominated by property-related offences, which account for 38.4% of all reported incidents, with 116 cases recorded. This contrasts with violent crime, which, while still significant at 90 incidents (29.8% of total), remains 44% below the UK average. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mix of local and national trends, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences contributing 18.2% and 9.3% respectively, both well below UK averages. Seasonal factors likely play a role in shaping these patterns, as July marks the peak of summer, with schools out, tourism at its height, and festivals adding to the vibrancy of the area. These conditions may contribute to the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, which are often linked to increased foot traffic and social gatherings. However, the lower-than-average rates for violent crime suggest that Melton's community structures, possibly including strong local policing and community engagement initiatives, may be effective in mitigating more serious incidents. The relatively low levels of property crime, particularly shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000), which are 23% and 49% below UK averages respectively, further indicate a broader trend of lower risk in this district compared to the national context. This combination of factors—seasonal activity, community dynamics, and comparative safety—illustrates a district that, while not immune to crime, maintains a lower risk profile than much of the UK.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in robbery, burglary, and anti-social behaviour, with robbery tripling from 1 to 3 incidents and burglary rising by 88.9% to 17 cases. These spikes contrast with declines in theft from the person, other crime, and possession of weapons, which fell by 66.7%, 60.0%, and 50.0% respectively. The property crime category, comprising 38.4% of all reported incidents, outpaced violent crime (29.8%), reflecting a persistent imbalance in the local crime profile. This shift may partly explain the overall rate increase, as property-related offences tend to be more frequent in areas with seasonal events and festivals. Violent crime in Melton remains 44% below the UK average, despite the rise in robbery. This suggests that while property crimes are driving the monthly increase, the district continues to maintain a lower-than-average rate of violent incidents, a trend consistent with its generally rural character and lower population density.

Melton's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 7.9% from the previous month, increasing to 5.6 per 1,000 residents from 5.2 per 1,000. This shift, though modest, suggests a gradual upward trend in local crime reporting. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 10 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the volume and distribution of incidents across the district. Over the course of July, the monthly exposure rate indicates that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 179 residents, a measure that contextualises the frequency of crime within the local population. When scaled to Melton’s total population of 54,052, this rate highlights the relatively low proportion of residents affected by crime compared to the UK average. The population context further underscores that Melton, despite its recent increase, remains significantly safer than the national average, with crime levels continuing to fall well below the 8.6 per 1,000 benchmark. This comparative safety is reinforced by the consistent underperformance of local crime rates against UK figures across multiple categories, including violent crime, anti-social behaviour, and public order offences.