Total Crime Rate
23.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Melbray Drive area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Melton Newport , and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 190 local areas in Melton .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Melbray Drive (LE13 1JT) in the last 12 months was 23.4 per 1,000 residents and was 71.6% lower than the Melton Newport average (82.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 11.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Melbray Drive (LE13 1JT), the main crime hotspot is near Dieppe Way. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Melton Newport| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dieppe Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Byron Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bramley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dieppe Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dieppe Way | Under investigation |
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