Melton Town Centre vs Northfields, Tailby and Morton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Melton Town Centre Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Northfields, Tailby and Morton Leicestershire Police

      Melton Town Centre vs Northfields, Tailby and Morton Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Melton Town Centre
      Leicestershire Police
      1,017 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      22.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Northfields, Tailby and Morton
      Leicestershire Police
      1,490 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.7% trend
      28.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melton Town Centre
      B Northfields, Tailby and Morton
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,017
      1,490
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      940
      1,106
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↑34.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      28.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melton Town Centre
      B Northfields, Tailby and Morton
      Violent Crime
      354 ↑31%
      615 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      131 ↑2%
      263 ↑96%
      Other Theft
      66 ↑16%
      87 ↑98%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓4%
      48 ↑0%
      Burglary
      20 ↓64%
      47 ↑34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑7%
      133 ↑34%
      Drugs
      32 ↑7%
      41 ↑37%
      Public Order
      93 ↓22%
      124 ↑11%
      Robbery
      6 ↓25%
      17 ↑183%
      Shoplifting
      154 ↑28%
      36 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      10 ↑43%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      14 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑20%
      16 ↑60%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑60%
      39 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Melton Town Centre is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melton Town Centre safer than Northfields, Tailby and Morton?

      Melton Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Northfields, Tailby and Morton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,490 crimes. Melton Town Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melton Town Centre vs Northfields, Tailby and Morton?

      Melton Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northfields, Tailby and Morton shows +34.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melton Town Centre and Northfields, Tailby and Morton?

      In Melton Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (354 incidents). In Northfields, Tailby and Morton, it is Violent Crime (615 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melton Town Centre and Northfields, Tailby and Morton?

      Melton Town Centre recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northfields, Tailby and Morton recorded 263. 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 Town Centre vs Northfields, Tailby and Morton?

      Violent crime in Melton Town Centre totalled 354 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 615 in Northfields, Tailby and Morton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melton Town Centre and Northfields, Tailby and Morton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melton Town Centre recorded 940 crimes (now 1,017, a change of +8.2%). Northfields, Tailby and Morton recorded 1,106 crimes previously (now 1,490, +34.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melton Town Centre and Northfields, Tailby and Morton?

      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 Town Centre has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Northfields, Tailby and Morton has 28.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melton Town Centre and Northfields, Tailby and Morton?

      Melton Town Centre falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Northfields, Tailby and Morton 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 Town Centre and Northfields, Tailby and Morton?

      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 Town Centre or Northfields, Tailby and Morton on a crime map?

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

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