Melton Mowbray Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Melton Mowbray's crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy reflects a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with violent crime (75 incidents) slightly outpacing property crime (68 incidents). The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.5% of all recorded crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.6%) and other theft (10.0%). This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate in similar-sized built-up areas. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the gradual resumption of tourism in nearby rural areas—may partly explain the relative stability in crime rates compared to other months. While violent crime remains a notable concern, its lower-than-UK-average rate suggests local factors such as community cohesion or effective policing strategies could be influencing outcomes. Anti-social behaviour, at 37% below the UK average, aligns with the area's character as a largely residential town with limited nightlife infrastructure. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes like burglary or vehicle crime further underscores the area's relatively low exposure to such incidents, which may be linked to its compact built-up nature and lower population density compared to larger urban centres.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with possession of weapons rising by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and burglary doubling (from 3 to 6). These increases contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson (-34.8%), vehicle crime (-30.0%), and public order offences (-20.0%). The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent crime (75 incidents) accounting for 39.5% of all recorded crimes, compared to property crime's 35.8%. This mix is 6% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000) and 37% below for anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000). However, other theft and shoplifting rates were 37% and 11% above UK averages respectively, indicating localized pressures in retail crime. Residents may find the 37% reduction in public order offences particularly reassuring, as these often correlate with late-night disturbances in areas with higher youth populations. The 100% decline in theft from the person (from 0 to 1 incident) highlights the effectiveness of local initiatives or seasonal factors in deterring such crimes during the summer months.

Melton Mowbray's crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 in June 2025 marked a 12.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in smaller built-up areas, where crime rates often stabilize during the summer months as tourism begins to pick up in surrounding rural regions. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 146 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average for comparable areas, reflecting the town's relatively low population density (27,742 residents) and its compact, residential character. The 14.8% gap between Melton Mowbray's rate and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in mitigating crime, particularly in violent crime categories where the town's rate is 6% below the national average. This contrast becomes even more pronounced when considering specific categories like anti-social behaviour, which is 37% below the UK average. These figures suggest that the town's crime profile is shaped by its demographic composition—primarily middle-aged and older residents with strong community ties—rather than the transient populations that often drive higher crime rates in urban centres.