Melbourne Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a striking contrast in Melbourne (South Derbyshire), where burglary rates surged by 100% while other crime categories showed marked declines. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 61% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the region’s rural character and low population density. Anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 25% each of all reported incidents. However, both categories were significantly below the UK average—anti-social behaviour by 37%, and violent crime by 70%. The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and Halloween festivities, may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour, though this was offset by a steep drop in violent crime. The data also revealed a surprising anomaly: burglary, though remaining a minor category overall, saw a doubling in reported cases, possibly linked to seasonal transitions and increased home occupancy during the month. This juxtaposition of trends—sharp declines in some areas and unexpected spikes in others—illustrates the combination of local conditions and broader national patterns. With the area’s population of 5,345, the low crime volume underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement, though the burglary increase highlights the need for targeted interventions during periods of heightened vulnerability.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to two incidents—a sharp contrast to the area’s otherwise low crime profile. This spike, though small in absolute terms, stands out against the backdrop of a 55.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from nine to four incidents. The latter decline aligns with the UK average for this category, which is 70% below the national rate, suggesting a possible seasonal or environmental factor influencing violent crime trends. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common single category, accounting for 25% of all crimes.8 per 1,000 was 37% below the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell 52% below the national average, a trend consistent with the area’s limited urban density and lower traffic volumes. For residents, the doubling of burglary cases may signal a need for heightened vigilance, particularly during the darker evenings of October, when Halloween-related activity could contribute to increased opportunities for such crimes.

Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2025, a 20.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000. This downward trend places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime levels. Over the 31-day period, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, reflecting a low-frequency but persistent presence of criminal activity. On a monthly scale, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 334 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively sparse nature of incidents compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 5,345, the area’s small size contributes to the manageable volume of crimes reported, though the absolute numbers remain meaningful for local residents. The comparison to the previous month reveals a notable reduction in overall crime, though specific categories like burglary show unexpected increases that warrant closer examination within the broader context of seasonal and environmental factors.