Buxton Rural East vs Melbourne
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Buxton Rural East vs Melbourne Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buxton Rural East safer than Melbourne?
Buxton Rural East has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 124 crimes in the last 12 months. Melbourne has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 746 crimes. Buxton Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Buxton Rural East vs Melbourne?
Buxton Rural East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Melbourne shows -21.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Buxton Rural East and Melbourne?
In Buxton Rural East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (60 incidents). In Melbourne, it is Violent Crime (312 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Buxton Rural East and Melbourne?
Buxton Rural East recorded 15 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melbourne recorded 133. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Buxton Rural East vs Melbourne?
Violent crime in Buxton Rural East totalled 60 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 312 in Melbourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Buxton Rural East and Melbourne in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Buxton Rural East recorded 129 crimes (now 124, a change of -3.9%). Melbourne recorded 955 crimes previously (now 746, -21.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Buxton Rural East and Melbourne?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Buxton Rural East has a resolution rate of 0% and Melbourne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Buxton Rural East and Melbourne?
Buxton Rural East falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Melbourne is covered by Derbyshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Buxton Rural East and Melbourne?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Buxton Rural East or Melbourne on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Buxton Rural East and Melbourne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.