Crime in Melton Mowbray: statistics, rates and trends
2,391 crimes were recorded in Melton Mowbray in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Melton Mowbray
- Questions about crime in Melton Mowbray
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (866), shoplifting (416) and anti-social behaviour (330) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 565th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Melton Mowbray | Melton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,391 | 3,600 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.6 | 66.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -8% | -1% |
| Population | 28,953 | 54,052 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Melton Mowbray peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,058 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,284). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,391 | 82.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,751 | 95.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,549 | 88.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,614 | 90.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,058 | 105.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,285 | 78.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,327 | 80.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,382 | 82.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,284 | 78.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 226 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Melton Mowbray recorded notably more shoplifting (70% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (62% below) and burglary (58% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 266 to 416, while burglary fell from 141 to 43 and vehicle crime fell from 147 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 866 | 29.9 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 416 | 14.4 | 8.5 | +56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 330 | 11.4 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 211 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Public order | 158 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Other theft | 134 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Drugs | 70 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 1.9 | 5.0 | -63% |
| Other crime | 46 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -19% |
| Burglary | 43 | 1.5 | 3.6 | -70% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 0.9 | 1.0 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Melton Mowbray has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Melton Mowbray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syston | 931 | 69.5 | -16% |
| Oakham | 687 | 56.8 | -31% |
| Sileby | 637 | 70.2 | -15% |
| Thurmaston | 814 | 81.1 | -2% |
| Barrow upon Soar | 496 | 66.0 | -20% |
| Mountsorrel | 829 | 57.6 | -30% |
| Keyworth | 295 | 38.3 | -54% |
| Birstall | 801 | 54.1 | -35% |
Of the 6 areas within Melton Mowbray, Melton Craven had the highest crime rate (123.5 per 1,000) and Melton Sysonby the lowest (56.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Craven | Neighbourhood | 3,716 | 459 | 123.5 |
| Melton Warwick | Neighbourhood | 3,684 | 344 | 93.4 |
| Melton Dorian | Neighbourhood | 6,048 | 540 | 89.3 |
| Melton Egerton | Neighbourhood | 4,163 | 360 | 86.5 |
| Melton Newport | Neighbourhood | 5,646 | 367 | 65.0 |
| Melton Sysonby | Neighbourhood | 5,696 | 321 | 56.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Melton Mowbray over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (237).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 237 |
| On or near Parking Area | 106 |
| On or near Nightclub | 70 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Cottesmore Avenue | 51 |
| On or near A606 | 44 |
| On or near Bentley Street | 44 |
| On or near Market Place | 43 |
| On or near Sherrard Street | 41 |
| On or near Rutland Street | 40 |
Of the 2,061 crimes in Melton Mowbray with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 330 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 674 | 32.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 613 | 29.7% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 190 | 9.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 186 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 138 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 52 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 42 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Melton Mowbray has an estimated population of 28,953 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Melton Mowbray average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Melton Mowbray | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Melton Mowbray a safe place to live?
Melton Mowbray recorded 82.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 565th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Melton Mowbray?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 866 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (416).
Is crime in Melton Mowbray going up or down?
Recorded crime in Melton Mowbray was down 13% on the year before: 2,391 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,751 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Melton Mowbray?
About 28,953 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Melton Mowbray?
Melton Mowbray is policed by Leicestershire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.