Melton Town Centre vs Wigston

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
      10/100
      Wigston Leicestershire Police

      Melton Town Centre vs Wigston 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wigston
      Leicestershire Police
      1,544 crimes / 12m
      ↓11.4% trend
      23.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melton Town Centre
      B Wigston
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,017
      1,544
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      940
      1,743
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↓11.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melton Town Centre
      B Wigston
      Violent Crime
      354 ↑31%
      602 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      131 ↑2%
      191 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      66 ↑16%
      96 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓4%
      57 ↓31%
      Burglary
      20 ↓64%
      82 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      90 ↑7%
      122 ↓19%
      Drugs
      32 ↑7%
      42 ↑110%
      Public Order
      93 ↓22%
      139 ↓5%
      Robbery
      6 ↓25%
      6 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      154 ↑28%
      154 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓38%
      6 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      14 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑20%
      8 ↓20%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑60%
      25 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wigston is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 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 Wigston?

      Melton Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Wigston has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,544 crimes. Wigston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Wigston shows -11.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Melton Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (354 incidents). In Wigston, it is Violent Crime (602 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melton Town Centre and Wigston?

      Melton Town Centre recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wigston recorded 191. 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 Wigston?

      Violent crime in Melton Town Centre totalled 354 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 602 in Wigston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melton Town Centre and Wigston 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%). Wigston recorded 1,743 crimes previously (now 1,544, -11.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melton Town Centre and Wigston?

      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 Wigston has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melton Town Centre and Wigston?

      Melton Town Centre falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Wigston 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 Wigston?

      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 Wigston on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.