Fosse Villages vs Melton Town Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    26/100
    Fosse Villages Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Melton Town Centre Leicestershire Police

      Fosse Villages vs Melton Town Centre Results

      A
      26/100
      Below Average
      Fosse Villages
      Leicestershire Police
      653 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.5% trend
      25% 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 Fosse Villages
      B Melton Town Centre
      Safety Score
      26/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      653
      1,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      791
      940
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.5%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      22.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fosse Villages
      B Melton Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      277 ↓12%
      354 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↓11%
      131 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      36 ↓31%
      66 ↑16%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓52%
      24 ↓4%
      Burglary
      18 ↓61%
      20 ↓64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑25%
      90 ↑7%
      Drugs
      8 ↓20%
      32 ↑7%
      Public Order
      50 ↓21%
      93 ↓22%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      6 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓14%
      154 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      8 ↓38%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑150%
      18 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓35%
      16 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fosse Villages is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fosse Villages safer than Melton Town Centre?

      Fosse Villages has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) and recorded 653 crimes in the last 12 months. Melton Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,017 crimes. Fosse Villages scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fosse Villages vs Melton Town Centre?

      Fosse Villages shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.5% — 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 Fosse Villages and Melton Town Centre?

      In Fosse Villages, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (277 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 Fosse Villages and Melton Town Centre?

      Fosse Villages recorded 95 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 Fosse Villages vs Melton Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Fosse Villages totalled 277 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 Fosse Villages and Melton Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fosse Villages recorded 791 crimes (now 653, a change of -17.5%). Melton Town Centre recorded 940 crimes previously (now 1,017, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fosse Villages 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. Fosse Villages has a resolution rate of 25% 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 Fosse Villages and Melton Town Centre?

      Fosse Villages 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 Fosse Villages 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 Fosse Villages or Melton Town Centre on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.