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Crime in Melbourne

Melbourne had 55 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 41.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 18 South Derbyshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% below the middle South Derbyshire area. Crime was down 23% on the three months before.

DE73, South Derbyshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Melbourne

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41.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
12 of 18South Derbyshire rank1st is the highest rate
-23%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common25 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Apr 33 May 20 Jun 24 Jul 12 Aug 19 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Melbourne. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2545%
criminal damage611%
public order611%
anti-social behaviour611%
theft47%
other crime35%
vehicle crime24%
robbery12%

Melbourne against South Derbyshire

TypeMelbourne per 1,000Middle South Derbyshire areaChange
Violence1922.3▲ 19%
Burglary0.81.8–
Vehicle crime1.53.1–
Anti-social behaviour4.65.8▼ 71%
Theft and robbery4.66.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chellaston68.8▼ 4%
Melbourne41.8▼ 23%
King's Newton36.5▼ 20%
Worthington0–
See every South Derbyshire area ranked on the crime in South Derbyshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Melbourne a safe area?

Melbourne had about 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 12 of 18 South Derbyshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Melbourne?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (25), followed by criminal damage (6) and public order (6).