Melton Rural South vs Heage

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Melton Rural South Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Heage Derbyshire Constabulary

      Melton Rural South vs Heage Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Melton Rural South
      Leicestershire Police
      455 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.6% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Heage
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      165 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melton Rural South
      B Heage
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      455
      165
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      552
      194
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.6%
      ↓15%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melton Rural South
      B Heage
      Violent Crime
      181 ↓21%
      89 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↓32%
      16 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑5%
      11 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑4%
      4 ↓50%
      Burglary
      40 ↑5%
      10 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓16%
      9 ↓31%
      Drugs
      6 ↓60%
      4 ↓20%
      Public Order
      37 ↓24%
      16 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑80%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓13%
      6 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melton Rural South safer than Heage?

      Melton Rural South has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 455 crimes in the last 12 months. Heage has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 165 crimes. Heage scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melton Rural South vs Heage?

      Melton Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heage shows -15% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melton Rural South and Heage?

      In Melton Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (181 incidents). In Heage, it is Violent Crime (89 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melton Rural South and Heage?

      Melton Rural South recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heage recorded 16. 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 South vs Heage?

      Violent crime in Melton Rural South totalled 181 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 89 in Heage. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melton Rural South and Heage in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melton Rural South recorded 552 crimes (now 455, a change of -17.6%). Heage recorded 194 crimes previously (now 165, -15%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melton Rural South and Heage?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Heage has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melton Rural South and Heage?

      Melton Rural South falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Heage is covered by Derbyshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Melton Rural South and Heage?

      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 South or Heage on a crime map?

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

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