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Crime in Somerby

Somerby had 12 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 26.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 10 Melton areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Melton area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

LE14, Melton · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Somerby

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26.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 10Melton rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
criminal damagemost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

1 Mar 5 Apr 5 May 2 Jun 5 Jul 5 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
criminal damage325%
theft217%
vehicle crime217%
violence217%
burglary217%
anti-social behaviour18%

Somerby against Melton

TypeSomerby per 1,000Middle Melton areaChange
Violence4.417.4–
Burglary4.42.2–
Vehicle crime4.43.3–
Anti-social behaviour2.25.4–
Theft and robbery4.43.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Somerby26.5▲ 9%
Great Dalby16.4–
Tilton on the Hill14.6–
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 Somerby a safe area?

Somerby had about 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 10 Melton areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was criminal damage.

What is the most common crime in Somerby?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was criminal damage (3), followed by theft (2) and vehicle crime (2).