Anstey vs Melton Town Centre

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
      6/100
      Melton Town Centre Leicestershire Police

      Anstey vs Melton Town Centre Results

      A
      40/100
      Below Average
      Anstey
      Leicestershire Police
      507 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.9% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Melton Town Centre
      Leicestershire Police
      1,017 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Anstey
      B Melton Town Centre
      Safety Score
      40/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      507
      1,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      539
      940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.9%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Anstey
      B Melton Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      192 ↑0%
      354 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↑8%
      131 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      18 ↓33%
      66 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓59%
      24 ↓4%
      Burglary
      36 ↑44%
      20 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓15%
      90 ↑7%
      Drugs
      9 ↓25%
      32 ↑7%
      Public Order
      47 ↑12%
      93 ↓22%
      Robbery
      2 ↓67%
      6 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↑20%
      154 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      2
      8 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓17%
      16 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Anstey is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Anstey safer than Melton Town Centre?

      Anstey has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) and recorded 507 crimes in the last 12 months. Melton Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,017 crimes. Anstey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Anstey vs Melton Town Centre?

      Anstey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Melton Town Centre shows +8.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Anstey and Melton Town Centre?

      In Anstey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (192 incidents). In Melton Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (354 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Anstey and Melton Town Centre?

      Anstey recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melton Town Centre recorded 131. 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 Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Anstey totalled 192 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 354 in Melton Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Anstey and Melton Town Centre 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 Town Centre recorded 940 crimes previously (now 1,017, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Anstey and Melton Town Centre?

      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 Town Centre has 22.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Anstey and Melton Town Centre?

      Anstey falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Melton Town Centre 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 Town Centre?

      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 Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Anstey and Melton Town Centre. 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.