Burbage vs Melton Town Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Burbage Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Melton Town Centre Leicestershire Police

      Burbage vs Melton Town Centre Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Burbage
      Leicestershire Police
      773 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      44.4% 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 Burbage
      B Melton Town Centre
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      773
      1,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      836
      940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      44.4%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burbage
      B Melton Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      266 ↓6%
      354 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↓13%
      131 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓4%
      66 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      65 ↓8%
      24 ↓4%
      Burglary
      83 ↑17%
      20 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↓31%
      90 ↑7%
      Drugs
      18 ↑6%
      32 ↑7%
      Public Order
      56 ↓16%
      93 ↓22%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      6 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      62 ↑13%
      154 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑40%
      8 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓38%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓19%
      16 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Burbage is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burbage safer than Melton Town Centre?

      Burbage has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 773 crimes in the last 12 months. Melton Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,017 crimes. Burbage scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Burbage shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — 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 Burbage and Melton Town Centre?

      In Burbage, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 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 Burbage and Melton Town Centre?

      Burbage recorded 63 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 Burbage vs Melton Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Burbage totalled 266 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 Burbage and Melton Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burbage recorded 836 crimes (now 773, a change of -7.5%). Melton Town Centre recorded 940 crimes previously (now 1,017, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burbage 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. Burbage has a resolution rate of 44.4% 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 Burbage and Melton Town Centre?

      Burbage 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 Burbage 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 Burbage or Melton Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burbage 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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