Melton Town North vs Valley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Melton Town North Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Valley Leicestershire Police

      Melton Town North vs Valley Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Melton Town North
      Leicestershire Police
      928 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Valley
      Leicestershire Police
      1,355 crimes / 12m
      ↓17% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melton Town North
      B Valley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      928
      1,355
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      933
      1,632
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.5%
      ↓17%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melton Town North
      B Valley
      Violent Crime
      387 ↓2%
      427 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↑33%
      226 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓6%
      137 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓42%
      103 ↓43%
      Burglary
      15 ↓67%
      66 ↑18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      85 ↓20%
      146 ↓5%
      Drugs
      26 ↑73%
      22 ↑29%
      Public Order
      64 ↓26%
      90 ↓17%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      98 ↑92%
      64 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      17 ↓69%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑150%
      11 ↑267%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓13%
      40 ↓11%
      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 North safer than Valley?

      Melton Town North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 928 crimes in the last 12 months. Valley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,355 crimes. Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melton Town North vs Valley?

      Melton Town North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Valley shows -17% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melton Town North and Valley?

      In Melton Town North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (387 incidents). In Valley, it is Violent Crime (427 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melton Town North and Valley?

      Melton Town North recorded 138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Valley recorded 226. 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 North vs Valley?

      Violent crime in Melton Town North totalled 387 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 427 in Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melton Town North and Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melton Town North recorded 933 crimes (now 928, a change of -0.5%). Valley recorded 1,632 crimes previously (now 1,355, -17%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melton Town North and Valley?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melton Town North and Valley?

      Melton Town North falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Valley 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 North and Valley?

      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 North or Valley on a crime map?

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

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