Melton Rural South vs Oadby
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Melton Rural South vs Oadby Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Melton Rural South safer than Oadby?
Melton Rural South has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 455 crimes in the last 12 months. Oadby has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,263 crimes. Melton Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Melton Rural South vs Oadby?
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. Oadby shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Melton Rural South and Oadby?
In Melton Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (181 incidents). In Oadby, it is Violent Crime (531 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melton Rural South and Oadby?
Melton Rural South recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oadby recorded 162. 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 Oadby?
Violent crime in Melton Rural South totalled 181 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 531 in Oadby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Melton Rural South and Oadby 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%). Oadby recorded 1,359 crimes previously (now 1,263, -7.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melton Rural South and Oadby?
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 Oadby has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Melton Rural South and Oadby?
Melton Rural South falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Oadby 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 Melton Rural South and Oadby?
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 Oadby on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Melton Rural South and Oadby. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.