Melbourne South Derbyshire Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Melbourne (South Derbyshire)’s crime profile in March 2024, accounting for 29.4% of all reported crimes. With a total of 17 crimes recorded, the area’s crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 58.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in this built-up area. The seasonal context of March—marked by the transition to spring, the change in daylight saving time, and the gradual lengthening of evenings—may have influenced the distribution of crimes. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, while concerning, was offset by a 28.6% month-on-month decline, suggesting potential improvements in community safety measures or shifts in local dynamics. Other categories, such as vehicle crime and burglary, contributed smaller but significant shares to the total, with vehicle crime rising sharply by 100% compared to the previous month. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing analysis to discern whether trends are part of a broader pattern or isolated events. The area’s overall low crime rate, consistent with its built-up nature and small population, may reflect a combination of local characteristics, including a lower density of commercial activity and a more cohesive community structure. However, the presence of burglary at a rate 25% above the UK average (0.4 vs 0.3 per 1,000) raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities, such as the security of properties in this area. While whether these factors are linked, the broader picture of a low-crime environment remains clear, with violence and sexual offences serving as the primary focus for local authorities and residents alike.

March 2024 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with vehicle crime rising by 100% compared to February, increasing from one to two incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as the transition to spring, which could see more vehicles on the road or changes in parking behaviour. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 66.7%, dropping from six to two incidents, a decline that may be linked to the lengthening evenings and community activities associated with the season. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 28.6%, from seven to five incidents, a trend that, while encouraging, requires further analysis to determine whether it is a temporary fluctuation or part of a broader pattern. The area’s rate for violence and sexual offences (0.9 per 1,000) remains 66% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), suggesting a consistently lower risk of such crimes compared to national benchmarks. Meanwhile, burglary and other crime categories showed mixed results, with burglary slightly exceeding the UK average by 25% (0.4 vs 0.3 per 1,000), though the small numbers mean this must be interpreted with caution.

Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, a 6.4% increase from February’s 3.0 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, reflects a slight uptick in reported incidents, particularly in vehicle crime and shoplifting. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the sporadic nature of incidents in a small built-up area. Monthly exposure analysis reveals that over the course of March, one crime occurred for every 314 residents—a statistic that, when contextualised against the population of 5,345, highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this locality. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the area’s crime profile remains significantly below the UK average, with no single category dominating the data. This consistency with broader trends suggests that local factors, such as community engagement or environmental features, may play a role in maintaining low crime levels, though these remain speculative without further data.