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Crime in Bottesford

Bottesford had 43 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 46.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 10 Melton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% above the middle Melton area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

NG13, Melton · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bottesford

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46.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 10Melton rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common16 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 20 Apr 16 May 13 Jun 19 Jul 11 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bottesford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1637%
criminal damage819%
anti-social behaviour512%
vehicle crime49%
theft37%
burglary25%
public order25%
other crime25%

Bottesford against Melton

TypeBottesford per 1,000Middle Melton areaChange
Violence17.417.4▲ 14%
Burglary2.22.2–
Vehicle crime4.33.3–
Anti-social behaviour5.45.4–
Theft and robbery3.33.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bottesford46.7▼ 14%
Beckingthorpe44.5▼ 16%
Allington10.4–
See every Melton area ranked on the crime in Melton page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bottesford a safe area?

Bottesford had about 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 10 Melton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bottesford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (16), followed by criminal damage (8) and anti-social behaviour (5).