Anstey vs Melton Rural South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    40/100
    Anstey Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Melton Rural South Leicestershire Police

      Anstey vs Melton Rural South Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Anstey
      Leicestershire Police
      507 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Melton Rural South
      Leicestershire Police
      455 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Anstey
      B Melton Rural South
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      507
      455
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      539
      552
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.9%
      ↓17.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Anstey
      B Melton Rural South
      Violent Crime
      192 ↑0%
      181 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↑8%
      45 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓33%
      42 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓59%
      25 ↑4%
      Burglary
      36 ↑44%
      40 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓15%
      51 ↓16%
      Drugs
      9 ↓25%
      6 ↓60%
      Public Order
      47 ↑12%
      37 ↓24%
      Robbery
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑20%
      9 ↑80%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓17%
      14 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melton Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 40/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Anstey safer than Melton Rural South?

      Anstey has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 507 crimes in the last 12 months. Melton Rural South has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 455 crimes. Melton Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Anstey vs Melton Rural South?

      Anstey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Melton Rural South shows -17.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Anstey and Melton Rural South?

      In Anstey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (192 incidents). In Melton Rural South, it is Violent Crime (181 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Anstey and Melton Rural South?

      Anstey recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melton Rural South recorded 45. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Anstey vs Melton Rural South?

      Violent crime in Anstey totalled 192 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 181 in Melton Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Anstey and Melton Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Anstey recorded 539 crimes (now 507, a change of -5.9%). Melton Rural South recorded 552 crimes previously (now 455, -17.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Anstey and Melton Rural South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Anstey has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Melton Rural South has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Anstey and Melton Rural South?

      Anstey falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Melton Rural South is covered by Leicestershire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Anstey and Melton Rural South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Anstey or Melton Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Anstey and Melton Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.