Crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire): statistics, rates and trends
213 crimes were recorded in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
- Types of crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
- Melbourne (South Derbyshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
- Population and deprivation in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
- Questions about crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
- About this data
213 crimes were recorded in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Melbourne (South Derbyshire) has the 1,323rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | South Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 213 | 7,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.9 | 61.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,474 | 117,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) was highest in the year to July 2020 (330 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (205). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 213 | 38.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 256 | 46.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 205 | 37.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 263 | 48.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 211 | 38.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 268 | 49.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 330 | 60.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 247 | 45.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 219 | 40.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-77%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 15.3 | 0.45 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -33% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +91% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.6 | 0.52 | +27% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 0.52 | +67% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.1 | 0.16 | -77% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.43 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.44 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.27 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.4 | 0.04 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Melbourne (South Derbyshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Melbourne (South Derbyshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Melbourne (South Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington | 509 | 64.4 | +66% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,077 | 66.8 | +72% |
| Woodville | 494 | 68.7 | +77% |
| Derby | 36,891 | 127.5 | +228% |
| Borrowash | 319 | 44.8 | +15% |
| Whitwick | 429 | 52.6 | +35% |
| Breaston and Draycott | 477 | 65.7 | +69% |
| Swadlincote | 2,951 | 81.6 | +110% |
1 areas within Melbourne (South Derbyshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Melbourne had the highest rate (38.9 per 1,000) and Melbourne the lowest (38.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | Neighbourhood | 5,474 | 213 | 38.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chapel Street | 22 |
| On or near Alma Street | 11 |
| On or near Jubilee Close | 11 |
| On or near Beech Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Main Street | 10 |
| On or near Carr Brook Way | 8 |
| On or near Castle Mills | 6 |
| On or near Market Place | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Blanch Croft | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 60 | 28.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 39 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 11.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) has an estimated population of 5,474. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Melbourne (South Derbyshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Melbourne (South Derbyshire) a safe place to live?
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) was down 17% on the year before: 213 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 256 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Melbourne (South Derbyshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.