Lowest-crime areas in Melton
Of Melton's 6 neighbourhoods, Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby recorded the lowest crime rate, 42 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, and Melton Mowbray West the highest, 104 crimes per 1,000 residents. 4 of 6 are below the England and Wales rate of 97 crimes per 1,000 residents. Figures cover October 2025 to September 2026.
Melton neighbourhoods by crime rate
| # | Neighbourhood | Crimes per 1,000 | Compared with England and Wales | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalbyaround LE14 2XU | 42 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 2 | Melton Mowbray Northaround LE13 1ST | 46 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 3 | Bottesford, Harby & Croxton Kerrialaround NG13 0HT | 49 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 4 | Asfordby, Frisby & Old Dalbyaround LE14 3YR | 54 | Low | Violence and sexual offences |
| 5 | Melton Mowbray Southaround LE13 0AR | 97 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 6 | Melton Mowbray Westaround LE13 0HN | 104 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
Source: data.police.uk, October 2025 to September 2026, and ONS population estimates. Rates are per 1,000 residents, so town and city centres, with many visitors and few residents, rank high.
Questions
Which area of Melton has the lowest crime rate?
Waltham, Wymondham & Great Dalby had the lowest recorded crime rate in Melton from October 2025 to September 2026: 42 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, against 97 crimes per 1,000 residents across England and Wales.
Which area of Melton has the highest crime rate?
Melton Mowbray West had the highest recorded crime rate in Melton from October 2025 to September 2026: 104 crimes per 1,000 residents a year. Busy centres often rank high because rates are per resident, not per visitor.
How is the crime rate worked out?
Crimes reported to police and published on data.police.uk over the last 12 months, divided by each neighbourhood's population from ONS estimates. Neighbourhoods are the ONS areas of about 7,000 people that the House of Commons Library has named.