Melbourne (South Derbyshire) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked a significant downward trend in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)’s crime rate, with an overall figure of 2.1 per 1,000 residents—a 72.4% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.6. This performance underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, a characteristic often seen in smaller, semi-rural built-up areas with limited high-risk environments. The most prevalent offences were public order (4 incidents, 36.4% of total) and violence and sexual offences (4 incidents, 36.4%), both of which reflect seasonal dynamics. Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, which typically heighten public order incidents, may have contributed to the 100% month-on-month surge in such cases. Conversely, the 63.6% drop in violent crime to 4 incidents highlights a shift in local patterns, possibly linked to reduced social gatherings as the year progresses. The area’s property crime rate (2 incidents) was 74.4% below the UK average, a metric that suggests strong community cohesion or effective policing strategies in mitigating theft. The overall crime rate’s decline from October’s 3.9 per 1,000 further reinforces the area’s trend of decreasing incidents, a pattern consistent with the quieter pace of November, which sees fewer large events and shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for crime. These factors, combined with the area’s low population density, likely contribute to the persistent gap between Melbourne’s crime rates and national averages.

November 2024 witnessed a stark contrast in crime trends, with public order offences surging by 100% to 4 incidents—a jump from zero in October. This spike, while notable, remains below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 residents for the category, suggesting local factors may have influenced the increase. Simultaneously, violence and sexual offences dropped 63.6% to 4 incidents, a shift that aligns with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 but highlights the area’s broader trend of reduced violent crime. Property crimes, at 2 incidents, were 74.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reinforcing Melbourne’s status as a low-crime locale. The breakdown also reveals a 30% reduction in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK, indicating effective community or policing strategies in mitigating such incidents. Residents may find the 1-in-486 monthly exposure rate particularly reassuring, as it reflects the rarity of crime in a built-up area with limited high-risk zones.

Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded a crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, marking a 47.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.9. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as November typically sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer large gatherings compared to summer months. Daily crime context reveals an average of 0.37 crimes per day over the month—a figure so low it effectively translates to one crime occurring for every 486 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,345, this means residents faced a 1-in-486 chance of experiencing a reported crime in November, a statistic that underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile. The monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, reflects the sparse distribution of incidents in a built-up area with limited high-risk zones. This contrasts sharply with larger urban centres where crime is more concentrated, highlighting the unique dynamics of smaller, semi-rural communities.