Melton Rural North vs Cotgrave & Wiverton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Melton Rural North Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Cotgrave & Wiverton Nottinghamshire Police

      Melton Rural North vs Cotgrave & Wiverton Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Melton Rural North
      Leicestershire Police
      388 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Cotgrave & Wiverton
      Nottinghamshire Police
      79 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melton Rural North
      B Cotgrave & Wiverton
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      388
      79
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      584
      92
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.6%
      ↓14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melton Rural North
      B Cotgrave & Wiverton
      Violent Crime
      145 ↓38%
      18 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓27%
      13 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓40%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑28%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      29 ↑0%
      13 ↑1200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓17%
      19 ↑138%
      Drugs
      10 ↓50%
      2
      Public Order
      23 ↓55%
      1 ↓50%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓88%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2
      Other Crime
      7 ↓53%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cotgrave & Wiverton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melton Rural North safer than Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Melton Rural North has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 388 crimes in the last 12 months. Cotgrave & Wiverton has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 79 crimes. Cotgrave & Wiverton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melton Rural North vs Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Melton Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cotgrave & Wiverton shows -14.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melton Rural North and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      In Melton Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (145 incidents). In Cotgrave & Wiverton, it is Criminal Damage & Arson (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melton Rural North and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Melton Rural North recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cotgrave & Wiverton recorded 13. 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 Melton Rural North vs Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Violent crime in Melton Rural North totalled 145 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Cotgrave & Wiverton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melton Rural North and Cotgrave & Wiverton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melton Rural North recorded 584 crimes (now 388, a change of -33.6%). Cotgrave & Wiverton recorded 92 crimes previously (now 79, -14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melton Rural North and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      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. Melton Rural North has a resolution rate of 0% and Cotgrave & Wiverton has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melton Rural North and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Melton Rural North falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Cotgrave & Wiverton is covered by Nottinghamshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Melton Rural North and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      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 Melton Rural North or Cotgrave & Wiverton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Melton Rural North and Cotgrave & Wiverton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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