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

For a population of 5,345 residents, the 16 crimes reported in September 2023 equate to a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 people—62.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s status as one of the safest in the country, a pattern consistent with its rural character and low population density. The crime profile reveals a balance between property and violent offences, with property crimes (7 incidents) accounting for 43.8% of the total and violent crimes (4 incidents) making up 25%. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which, while down from August, still remained 71% below the UK average. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these trends: September’s back-to-school period and the transition to shorter evenings could have influenced patterns of activity and visibility in public spaces. The low overall crime rate, combined with the absence of major urban features, suggests that local crime is driven by isolated incidents rather than systemic issues. The breakdown also shows that anti-social behaviour, public order, and other thefts were all significantly below UK averages, reflecting the area’s generally quiet and orderly environment. However, the 25% increase in burglary above the UK average indicates a minor but notable deviation, linked to the area’s built-up nature and the presence of homes in close proximity to communal spaces.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson rising by 100% compared to August, marking the first recorded instances of this category in the month. This increase may partly explain the overall property crime rate, which remained stable despite a 33% drop in other thefts. Violent crimes also saw a 42.9% decrease, with violence and sexual offences falling from seven to four incidents—a shift that brought this category 71% below the UK average. Conversely, burglary rose to two incidents, a 25% increase above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. These fluctuations reflect the dynamic nature of local crime, where seasonal factors such as back-to-school activities may influence both property and violent crime trends. For residents, the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson is a specific data point that highlights the need for vigilance in community spaces.

In September 2023, Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents, an 11.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.4. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which has consistently placed it well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively quiet nature of local crime patterns. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 334 residents, a statistic that provides context for individual risk perception. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would be significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective highlights how the area’s small size and low crime rates combine to create a markedly different experience compared to larger urban centres.