Melbourne (South Derbyshire) Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Melbourne (South Derbyshire) maintained a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, a figure that is 34.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area’s generally low crime profile, particularly in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 23.3% of total crimes, with seven incidents reported—a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, 55% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20.0% of crimes, with six incidents recorded at a rate of 1.1 per 1,000, 26% below the UK average. These figures suggest that local factors, such as community engagement or the area’s semi-rural character, may contribute to the lower-than-average rates for these categories. The seasonal context of June, with the start of summer and increased tourism in nearby rural areas, may have influenced crime patterns, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. Public order offences, which rose to six incidents (1.1 per 1,000), are 64% above the UK average. This discrepancy could reflect local characteristics, such as the area’s proximity to recreational spaces or seasonal events that attract transient populations. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the shift in crime mix—property crimes slightly outnumbering violent crimes for the first time in recent months—may indicate changes in local activity, such as increased outdoor events or retail activity during the summer season.

June 2023 saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to four incidents, a stark contrast to the area’s generally low crime profile. This surge, while significant, remains below the UK average for this category by 25%. Concurrently, drugs-related crimes doubled from one to two, a 100% increase, placing Melbourne 90% above the UK average for this category. However, violent crimes and anti-social behaviour both declined: violence and sexual offences dropped by 22.2% (from nine to seven), and anti-social behaviour fell by 25% (from eight to six). These decreases align with the area’s lower-than-average rates for both categories—violence and sexual offences are 55% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 26% below. The data also reveals a shift in crime mix, with property crimes (8) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (7) for the first time in recent months, a trend that may reflect seasonal changes in local activity.

Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, marking an 11.1% increase from the previous month’s 5.1 per 1,000. While this rise is notable, it remains significantly below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, placing the area 34.1% below the national benchmark. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,345 residents. When scaled to the monthly exposure, this equates to one crime for every 178 residents—a rate that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the UK average. The slight upward trend from May may be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the start of summer holidays, which could have increased foot traffic in local areas. However, the overall crime rate remains comfortably below the UK average, suggesting that local measures or community dynamics continue to contribute to a lower-than-average crime profile.