Melton Town Centre vs Oadby

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
      8/100
      Oadby Leicestershire Police

      Melton Town Centre vs Oadby Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Melton Town Centre
      Leicestershire Police
      1,017 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Oadby
      Leicestershire Police
      1,263 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melton Town Centre
      B Oadby
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,017
      1,263
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      940
      1,359
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melton Town Centre
      B Oadby
      Violent Crime
      354 ↑31%
      531 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      131 ↑2%
      162 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      66 ↑16%
      77 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓4%
      64 ↓15%
      Burglary
      20 ↓64%
      62 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑7%
      92 ↓15%
      Drugs
      32 ↑7%
      41 ↑3%
      Public Order
      93 ↓22%
      117 ↓13%
      Robbery
      6 ↓25%
      7 ↑75%
      Shoplifting
      154 ↑28%
      47 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      5 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      29 ↑32%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑20%
      8 ↓38%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑60%
      21 ↓5%
      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 Town Centre safer than Oadby?

      Melton Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Oadby has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,263 crimes. Oadby scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melton Town Centre vs Oadby?

      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. Oadby shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melton Town Centre and Oadby?

      In Melton Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (354 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 Town Centre and Oadby?

      Melton Town Centre recorded 131 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 Town Centre vs Oadby?

      Violent crime in Melton Town Centre totalled 354 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 Town Centre and Oadby 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%). Oadby recorded 1,359 crimes previously (now 1,263, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melton Town Centre 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 Town Centre has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Oadby has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melton Town Centre and Oadby?

      Melton Town Centre 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 Town Centre 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 Town Centre or Oadby on a crime map?

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

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