Crime in Melton district: statistics, rates and trends

3,582 crimes were recorded in Melton district in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,353 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Melton district has the 236th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Melton district was highest in the year to July 2022 (4,114 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (3,203). Over the whole period it rose 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Melton district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+48%). The largest falls were in burglary (-43%) and public order (-34%).

Violence and sexual offences in Melton district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Melton district recorded 1,353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Melton district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Melton district recorded 469 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Melton district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Melton district recorded 416 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Melton district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Melton district recorded 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Melton district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Melton district recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Melton district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Melton district recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Melton district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Melton district recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Melton district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Melton district recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Melton district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Melton district recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Melton district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Melton district recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Melton district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Melton district recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Melton district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Melton district recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Melton district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Melton district recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Melton district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Melton district recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Melton district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Melton district.

23 areas within Melton district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Melton Craven had the highest rate (127.8 per 1,000) and Gaddesby the lowest (33.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Melton district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Melton district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Melton district has an estimated population of 54,052. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Melton district sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Melton district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.