Coalville Town vs Melton Town Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Coalville Town Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Melton Town Centre Leicestershire Police

      Coalville Town vs Melton Town Centre Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Coalville Town
      Leicestershire Police
      1,607 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      29.6% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coalville Town
      B Melton Town Centre
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,607
      1,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,740
      940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.6%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coalville Town
      B Melton Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      567 ↓10%
      354 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      273 ↑29%
      131 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      93 ↓43%
      66 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↓31%
      24 ↓4%
      Burglary
      44 ↓40%
      20 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      132 ↑6%
      90 ↑7%
      Drugs
      39 ↑5%
      32 ↑7%
      Public Order
      155 ↓11%
      93 ↓22%
      Robbery
      9 ↑0%
      6 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      168 ↓13%
      154 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑0%
      8 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑70%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓7%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      49 ↑32%
      16 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Coalville Town is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coalville Town safer than Melton Town Centre?

      Coalville Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,607 crimes in the last 12 months. Melton Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,017 crimes. Coalville Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Coalville Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.6% — 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 Coalville Town and Melton Town Centre?

      In Coalville Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (567 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 Coalville Town and Melton Town Centre?

      Coalville Town recorded 273 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 Coalville Town vs Melton Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Coalville Town totalled 567 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 Coalville Town and Melton Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coalville Town recorded 1,740 crimes (now 1,607, a change of -7.6%). Melton Town Centre recorded 940 crimes previously (now 1,017, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coalville Town 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. Coalville Town has a resolution rate of 29.6% 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 Coalville Town and Melton Town Centre?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Coalville Town 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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