Earl Shilton and Barwell vs Melton Town Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Earl Shilton and Barwell Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Melton Town Centre Leicestershire Police

      Earl Shilton and Barwell vs Melton Town Centre Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Earl Shilton and Barwell
      Leicestershire Police
      1,386 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      31.3% 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 Earl Shilton and Barwell
      B Melton Town Centre
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,386
      1,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,363
      940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.7%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Earl Shilton and Barwell
      B Melton Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      629 ↓1%
      354 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      192 ↑23%
      131 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      94 ↑11%
      66 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓12%
      24 ↓4%
      Burglary
      41 ↓32%
      20 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↑13%
      90 ↑7%
      Drugs
      24 ↓37%
      32 ↑7%
      Public Order
      102 ↓14%
      93 ↓22%
      Robbery
      8 ↑0%
      6 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      59 ↑321%
      154 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓13%
      8 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓38%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      30 ↓23%
      16 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Earl Shilton and Barwell is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Earl Shilton and Barwell safer than Melton Town Centre?

      Earl Shilton and Barwell has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,386 crimes in the last 12 months. Melton Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,017 crimes. Earl Shilton and Barwell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Earl Shilton and Barwell vs Melton Town Centre?

      Earl Shilton and Barwell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Earl Shilton and Barwell and Melton Town Centre?

      In Earl Shilton and Barwell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (629 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 Earl Shilton and Barwell and Melton Town Centre?

      Earl Shilton and Barwell recorded 192 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 Earl Shilton and Barwell vs Melton Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Earl Shilton and Barwell totalled 629 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 Earl Shilton and Barwell and Melton Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Earl Shilton and Barwell recorded 1,363 crimes (now 1,386, a change of +1.7%). Melton Town Centre recorded 940 crimes previously (now 1,017, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Earl Shilton and Barwell 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. Earl Shilton and Barwell has a resolution rate of 31.3% 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 Earl Shilton and Barwell and Melton Town Centre?

      Earl Shilton and Barwell 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 Earl Shilton and Barwell 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 Earl Shilton and Barwell or Melton Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Earl Shilton and Barwell 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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