Crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire): statistics, rates and trends
207 crimes were recorded in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
- Questions about crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (83), anti-social behaviour (37) and other theft (19) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,312th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | South Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 207 | 7,246 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.8 | 61.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,474 | 117,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) peaked in the year to August 2020 (312 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (205). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 207 | 37.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 243 | 44.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 217 | 39.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 267 | 48.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 205 | 37.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 278 | 50.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 312 | 57.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 262 | 47.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 219 | 40.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 54 to 37 and violence and sexual offences fell from 101 to 83.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 15.2 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 6.8 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Melbourne (South Derbyshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Melbourne (South Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Donington | 525 | 66.4 | +76% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,128 | 69.9 | +85% |
| Woodville | 487 | 67.8 | +79% |
| Derby | 37,063 | 128.1 | +239% |
| Borrowash | 330 | 46.4 | +23% |
| Whitwick | 419 | 51.3 | +36% |
| Breaston and Draycott | 464 | 64.0 | +69% |
| Swadlincote | 2,949 | 81.6 | +116% |
Melbourne is the one area listed within Melbourne (South Derbyshire), with 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | Neighbourhood | 5,474 | 207 | 37.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chapel Street” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chapel Street | 20 |
| On or near Alma Street | 11 |
| On or near Jubilee Close | 11 |
| On or near Beech Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Carr Brook Way | 8 |
| On or near Main Street | 8 |
| On or near Castle Mills | 7 |
| On or near High Street | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Blanch Croft | 5 |
Of the 170 crimes in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 31.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) has an estimated population of 5,474 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Melbourne (South Derbyshire) average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Melbourne (South Derbyshire) a safe place to live?
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) recorded 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,312th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 83 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Melbourne (South Derbyshire) was down 15% on the year before: 207 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 243 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?
About 5,474 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Melbourne (South Derbyshire)?
Melbourne (South Derbyshire) is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.