Melton Rural South vs Uppingham

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
      59/100
      Uppingham Leicestershire Police

      Melton Rural South vs Uppingham 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
      59/100
      Average
      Uppingham
      Leicestershire Police
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melton Rural South
      B Uppingham
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      455
      265
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      552
      227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.6%
      ↑16.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melton Rural South
      B Uppingham
      Violent Crime
      181 ↓21%
      99 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      45 ↓32%
      34 ↑100%
      Other Theft
      42 ↑5%
      16 ↓62%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑4%
      24 ↑300%
      Burglary
      40 ↑5%
      19 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓16%
      23 ↑15%
      Drugs
      6 ↓60%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      37 ↓24%
      15 ↓29%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↑80%
      15 ↑36%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓40%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓13%
      11 ↑267%
      Overall Verdict
      B Uppingham is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melton Rural South safer than Uppingham?

      Melton Rural South has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 455 crimes in the last 12 months. Uppingham has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 265 crimes. Uppingham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Uppingham shows +16.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Melton Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (181 incidents). In Uppingham, it is Violent Crime (99 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Melton Rural South recorded 45 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Uppingham recorded 34. 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 Uppingham?

      Violent crime in Melton Rural South totalled 181 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 99 in Uppingham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melton Rural South and Uppingham 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%). Uppingham recorded 227 crimes previously (now 265, +16.7%).

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

      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 Uppingham has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melton Rural South and Uppingham?

      Melton Rural South falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Uppingham 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 Uppingham?

      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 Uppingham on a crime map?

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

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