Melton Mowbray Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Melton Mowbray's July 2025 crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 14% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.6, positioning the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the East Midlands. The most prominent category—violence and sexual offences—accounted for 27.8% of all reported crimes, though this rate stood 31% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.5%, also significantly lower than the national average. However, the area's shoplifting rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents stood 54% above the UK's 0.7, a stark outlier that may be linked to the town's status as a tourist destination during the summer months. July's peak season for festivals and outdoor events likely contributed to increased foot traffic in retail zones, creating opportunities for theft. The rise in criminal damage and arson (31% above UK average) could also be attributed to the heightened activity during festivals. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell sharply, due to fewer parked vehicles during school holidays. This combination of seasonal factors and local demographics underscores the need for tailored policing strategies in areas with high tourist exposure.

July 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft compared to June, rising from one to two incidents. Robbery also doubled, with three reported cases, marking a notable shift in violent crime patterns. Drug-related offences rose by 75%, moving from four to seven incidents, a change that may reflect seasonal factors or localised activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 57.1%, dropping from seven to three, potentially linked to reduced parking activity during school holidays. The crime mix shifted slightly, with property crimes accounting for 41% of all reported incidents—compared to 27.8% for violence—suggesting a broader focus on economic crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences typically dominate. Residents may find the 54% above-average shoplifting rate particularly relevant, as it indicates a higher risk of retail crime in the area.

Melton Mowbray's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 7.9% compared to June's 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately seven crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This rate is comparable to other similarly sized built-up areas in the East Midlands, though the specific mix of crime types here diverges from national patterns. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the overall rate remains below the UK average, the distribution of crime types—particularly the higher incidence of shoplifting—suggests localised factors influencing criminal activity. These figures do not account for unreported crimes, but they provide a clear snapshot of the area's monthly crime profile.