Crime Rate in Melbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Melbourne

The total recorded crimes in Melbourne, South Derbyshire, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Melbourne crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Melbourne, encompassing approximately 2,568 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Melbourne Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Carr Brook Way with total crimes: 6
  • Church Square with total crimes: 3
  • Woodlands Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Melbourne?

To understand the safety of Melbourne, we need to analyze Melbourne crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Melbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 234 crimes compared to 615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Melbourne recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Melbourne had fewer crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 251 crimes compared to 640. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Melbourne recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Derbyshire, Melbourne has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Melbourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Melbourne has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 11.29 ranking 13th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Melbourne crimes were 234. The crime rate of Melbourne in 2024 was 91.12 (year) or 7.59 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Melbourne were around 251 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.74 (year) or 8.15 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Melbourne)CrimesRank (Melbourne)CrimesRank (Melbourne)
Swadlincote88 31,372 11,472 1
Aston114 11,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton91 2862 4992 3
Woodville81 41,125 3940 4
Etwall37 11603 6795 5
Stenson62 6629 5708 6
Church Gresley72 5558 8547 9
Midway47 9593 7625 7
Linton49 7471 10416 10
Hilton47 8511 9581 8
Willington and Findern37 10441 11356 12
Seales35 12321 12393 11
Repton17 14204 14240 14
Hatton12 15130 15183 15

Melbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20244
October 202411
September 20248
August 202411
July 20243
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Melbourne in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Melbourne postcode area is presented below.

1. Carr Brook Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Church Square (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
3. Woodlands Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Penn Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Calke Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Thomas Cook Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Union Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hatton Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Robinson'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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