Crime in Melton Mowbray: statistics, rates and trends
2,382 crimes were recorded in Melton Mowbray in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Melton Mowbray at a glance
- Crime trends in Melton Mowbray
- Types of crime in Melton Mowbray
- Melton Mowbray compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Melton Mowbray
- Streets with the most crime in Melton Mowbray
- What happened after crimes were reported in Melton Mowbray
- Population and deprivation in Melton Mowbray
- Questions about crime in Melton Mowbray
- About this data
2,382 crimes were recorded in Melton Mowbray in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 886 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Melton Mowbray has the 578th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Melton Mowbray | Melton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,382 | 3,582 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.3 | 66.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 28,953 | 54,052 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Melton Mowbray was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,984 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,296). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,382 | 82.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,754 | 95.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,551 | 88.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,671 | 92.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,984 | 103.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,308 | 79.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,338 | 80.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,359 | 81.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,296 | 79.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 205 |
| June 2026 | 204 |
| May 2026 | 225 |
| April 2026 | 185 |
| March 2026 | 191 |
| February 2026 | 139 |
| January 2026 | 211 |
| December 2025 | 176 |
| November 2025 | 218 |
| October 2025 | 197 |
| September 2025 | 214 |
| August 2025 | 217 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Melton Mowbray 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+52%). The largest falls were in burglary (-71%) and vehicle crime (-67%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 886 | 30.6 | 0.89 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 400 | 13.8 | 1.67 | +52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 333 | 11.5 | 0.75 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 204 | 7.0 | 1.04 | -20% |
| Public order | 163 | 5.6 | 0.85 | -34% |
| Other theft | 129 | 4.5 | 0.70 | -33% |
| Drugs | 66 | 2.3 | 0.70 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -67% |
| Other crime | 46 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -23% |
| Burglary | 41 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -71% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 0.9 | 0.96 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.6 | 0.33 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.5 | 0.59 | +27% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -36% |
Violence and sexual offences in Melton Mowbray
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Melton Mowbray recorded 886 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Melton Mowbray
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Melton Mowbray recorded 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Melton Mowbray
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Melton Mowbray recorded 333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Melton Mowbray
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Melton Mowbray recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Melton Mowbray
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Melton Mowbray recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Melton Mowbray
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Melton Mowbray recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Melton Mowbray
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Melton Mowbray recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Melton Mowbray
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Melton Mowbray recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Melton Mowbray
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Melton Mowbray recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Melton Mowbray
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Melton Mowbray recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Melton Mowbray
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Melton Mowbray recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Melton Mowbray
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Melton Mowbray recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Melton Mowbray
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Melton Mowbray recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Melton Mowbray
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Melton Mowbray recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Melton Mowbray, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Melton Mowbray.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syston | 930 | 69.4 | -16% |
| Oakham | 690 | 57.1 | -31% |
| Sileby | 654 | 72.1 | -12% |
| Thurmaston | 848 | 84.5 | +3% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 493 | 65.6 | -20% |
| Mountsorrel | 842 | 58.6 | -29% |
| Keyworth | 278 | 36.1 | -56% |
| Birstall | 798 | 53.9 | -35% |
6 areas within Melton Mowbray, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Melton Craven had the highest rate (127.8 per 1,000) and Melton Sysonby the lowest (55.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Craven | Neighbourhood | 3,716 | 475 | 127.8 |
| Melton Warwick | Neighbourhood | 3,684 | 336 | 91.2 |
| Melton Dorian | Neighbourhood | 6,048 | 527 | 87.1 |
| Melton Egerton | Neighbourhood | 4,163 | 356 | 85.5 |
| Melton Newport | Neighbourhood | 5,646 | 370 | 65.5 |
| Melton Sysonby | Neighbourhood | 5,696 | 318 | 55.8 |
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 Mowbray over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 223 |
| On or near Parking Area | 107 |
| On or near Nightclub | 76 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Cottesmore Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Bentley Street | 46 |
| On or near Rutland Street | 46 |
| On or near A606 | 42 |
| On or near Market Place | 42 |
| On or near Sherrard Street | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Melton Mowbray 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 687 | 28.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 598 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 333 | 14.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 205 | 8.6% |
| Under investigation | 204 | 8.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 103 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 56 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 2.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 39 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.8% |
Melton Mowbray has an estimated population of 28,953. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Melton Mowbray sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Melton Mowbray a safe place to live?
Melton Mowbray recorded 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Melton Mowbray?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 886 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (400).
Is crime in Melton Mowbray going up or down?
Recorded crime in Melton Mowbray was down 14% on the year before: 2,382 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,754 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Melton Mowbray?
Melton Mowbray is policed by Leicestershire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Mowbray. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.