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Crime in Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray had 634 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 91.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 10 Melton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 106% above the middle Melton area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

LE13, Melton · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Melton Mowbray

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91.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 10Melton rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common205 in 3 months

Month by month

187 Mar 180 Apr 224 May 202 Jun 206 Jul 226 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Melton Mowbray. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20532%
anti-social behaviour11618%
shoplifting9815%
criminal damage6410%
theft416%
public order366%
vehicle crime234%
burglary152%

Melton Mowbray against Melton

TypeMelton Mowbray per 1,000Middle Melton areaChange
Violence29.617.4▲ 3%
Burglary2.22.2▲ 25%
Vehicle crime3.33.3–
Anti-social behaviour16.75.4▲ 41%
Theft and robbery7.43.3▲ 59%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sysonby112.1▼ 5%
Melton Mowbray91.5▲ 7%
Asfordby54.4▲ 20%
Great Dalby16.4–
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 Melton Mowbray a safe area?

Melton Mowbray had about 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 10 Melton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Melton Mowbray?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (205), followed by anti-social behaviour (116) and shoplifting (98).