Melton Town South vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Melton Town South Leicestershire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe Leicestershire Police

      Melton Town South vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Melton Town South
      Leicestershire Police
      797 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.3% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Leicestershire Police
      763 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.1% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melton Town South
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      797
      763
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      799
      762
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.3%
      ↑0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.3%
      29.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melton Town South
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe
      Violent Crime
      292 ↓4%
      276 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑24%
      128 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓8%
      50 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓57%
      25 ↑47%
      Burglary
      14 ↓63%
      18 ↓36%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      67 ↑6%
      63 ↓6%
      Drugs
      16 ↓27%
      24 ↓14%
      Public Order
      43 ↓26%
      55 ↓25%
      Robbery
      2
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      148 ↑131%
      99 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑133%
      4 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓48%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oakham Town and Barleythorpe is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 14/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melton Town South safer than Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Melton Town South has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 797 crimes in the last 12 months. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 763 crimes. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melton Town South vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Melton Town South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe shows +0.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melton Town South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      In Melton Town South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (292 incidents). In Oakham Town and Barleythorpe, it is Violent Crime (276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melton Town South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Melton Town South recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oakham Town and Barleythorpe recorded 128. 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 South vs Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Violent crime in Melton Town South totalled 292 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Oakham Town and Barleythorpe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melton Town South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melton Town South recorded 799 crimes (now 797, a change of -0.3%). Oakham Town and Barleythorpe recorded 762 crimes previously (now 763, +0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melton Town South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 25.3% and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe has 29.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melton Town South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      Melton Town South falls within the Leicestershire Police boundary. Oakham Town and Barleythorpe 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 South and Oakham Town and Barleythorpe?

      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 South or Oakham Town and Barleythorpe on a crime map?

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

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