Melbourne South Derbyshire Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The most surprising finding in October 2023 was the sudden rise in drug-related offences, which moved from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase that placed Melbourne (South Derbyshire) 100% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly stands in stark contrast to the area’s overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, which remains 57.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The top crime types in October were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 33.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (4 incidents, 22.2%), and criminal damage and arson (3 incidents, 16.7%). These figures reflect a mix of persistent issues and seasonal influences, with the latter likely tied to October’s darker evenings and Halloween. The area’s low crime rate, despite the rise in drug-related incidents, suggests a combination of rural isolation, limited urban density, and effective local policing. Violence and sexual offences, though up 50% from September, remain 59% below the UK average, consistent with patterns seen in smaller, less densely populated areas. Anti-social behaviour, now at 0.8 per 1,000, is 38% below the UK average, possibly due to the area’s quieter, more dispersed nature. The sharp increase in drug-related crimes, however, raises questions about local trends that require further examination, though no definitive links to seasonal factors or demographic changes are evident in the data.

October 2023 marked a significant shift in Melbourne’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour and drug-related offences both doubling from the previous month. Anti-social behaviour rose from two to four incidents, a 100% increase, while drug-related crimes moved from zero to two, a 100% jump. This contrasted with a 50% drop in other theft cases, which fell from two to one. Violence and sexual offences also climbed by 50%, from four to six, though this category remains 59% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The surge in drug-related crimes—now at 0.4 per 1,000—places Melbourne 100% above the UK average for this category, a striking anomaly. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour may reflect Halloween-related activity. The area’s low overall crime rate, however, continues to position it as significantly safer than the UK average.

Melbourne (South Derbyshire) saw a 12.7% increase in its crime rate from 3.0 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, compared to the previous month. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 297 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the upward trend. Daily crime context reveals an average of one crime per day in October, a rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The built-up area’s small population of 5,345 means even a single incident can feel impactful to residents, yet the overall picture remains one of low crime. This contrast with the UK’s broader trends highlights the unique characteristics of this rural-adjacent community, where limited urban infrastructure and lower population density likely contribute to the sustained gap between local and national rates.