Charnwood East vs Melton Town South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Charnwood East Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Melton Town South Leicestershire Police

      Charnwood East vs Melton Town South Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Charnwood East
      Leicestershire Police
      1,932 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.5% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Melton Town South
      Leicestershire Police
      797 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Charnwood East
      B Melton Town South
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,932
      797
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,429
      799
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.5%
      ↓0.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      25.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Charnwood East
      B Melton Town South
      Violent Crime
      728 ↓14%
      292 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      264 ↓11%
      102 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      106 ↓44%
      48 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      95 ↓44%
      30 ↓57%
      Burglary
      97 ↓20%
      14 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      222 ↑7%
      67 ↑6%
      Drugs
      29 ↓9%
      16 ↓27%
      Public Order
      135 ↓33%
      43 ↓26%
      Robbery
      6 ↓45%
      2
      Shoplifting
      183 ↓29%
      148 ↑131%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑14%
      5 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓13%
      7 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓10%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      43 ↓39%
      17 ↓48%
      Overall Verdict
      A Charnwood East is the safer choice — scoring 14/100 vs 14/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Charnwood East safer than Melton Town South?

      Charnwood East has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,932 crimes in the last 12 months. Melton Town South has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 797 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Charnwood East vs Melton Town South?

      Charnwood East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Melton Town South shows -0.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Charnwood East and Melton Town South?

      In Charnwood East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (728 incidents). In Melton Town South, it is Violent Crime (292 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Charnwood East and Melton Town South?

      Charnwood East recorded 264 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melton Town South recorded 102. 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 Charnwood East vs Melton Town South?

      Violent crime in Charnwood East totalled 728 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 292 in Melton Town South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Charnwood East and Melton Town South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Charnwood East recorded 2,429 crimes (now 1,932, a change of -20.5%). Melton Town South recorded 799 crimes previously (now 797, -0.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Charnwood East and Melton Town 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. Charnwood East has a resolution rate of 50% and Melton Town South has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Charnwood East and Melton Town South?

      Charnwood East falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Melton Town 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 Charnwood East and Melton Town 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 Charnwood East or Melton Town South on a crime map?

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

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