Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby vs Melton Town Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Melton Town Centre Leicestershire Police

      Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby vs Melton Town Centre Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby
      Leicestershire Police
      1,274 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.7% trend
      33.3% 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 Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby
      B Melton Town Centre
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,274
      1,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,443
      940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓11.7%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby
      B Melton Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      480 ↓9%
      354 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      227 ↓3%
      131 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      79 ↓7%
      66 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      53 ↓27%
      24 ↓4%
      Burglary
      87 ↓16%
      20 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      121 ↓5%
      90 ↑7%
      Drugs
      15 ↓25%
      32 ↑7%
      Public Order
      113 ↓3%
      93 ↓22%
      Robbery
      7 ↑75%
      6 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      61 ↓36%
      154 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      8 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓80%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓44%
      16 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby safer than Melton Town Centre?

      Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,274 crimes in the last 12 months. Melton Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,017 crimes. Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby vs Melton Town Centre?

      Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11.7% — 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 Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby and Melton Town Centre?

      In Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (480 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 Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby and Melton Town Centre?

      Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby recorded 227 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 Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby vs Melton Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby totalled 480 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 Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby and Melton Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby recorded 1,443 crimes (now 1,274, a change of -11.7%). Melton Town Centre recorded 940 crimes previously (now 1,017, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby 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. Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby has a resolution rate of 33.3% 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 Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby and Melton Town Centre?

      Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby 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 Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby 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 Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby or Melton Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva and Cosby and Melton Town Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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