Derwent and Oakwood vs Melbourne

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Derwent and Oakwood Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Melbourne Derbyshire Constabulary

      Derwent and Oakwood vs Melbourne Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Derwent and Oakwood
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,838 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      22.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Melbourne
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      746 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Derwent and Oakwood
      B Melbourne
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,838
      746
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,957
      955
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↓21.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Derwent and Oakwood
      B Melbourne
      Violent Crime
      1,231 ↑7%
      312 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      336 ↓13%
      133 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      181 ↓2%
      55 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      139 ↓20%
      52 ↓21%
      Burglary
      83 ↓14%
      26 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      211 ↓2%
      48 ↓39%
      Drugs
      103 ↑45%
      26 ↑0%
      Public Order
      193 ↓26%
      56 ↓33%
      Robbery
      18 ↑13%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      183 ↓35%
      10 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑75%
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑56%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑24%
      4 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      84 ↑22%
      15 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melbourne is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Derwent and Oakwood safer than Melbourne?

      Derwent and Oakwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,838 crimes in the last 12 months. Melbourne has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 746 crimes. Melbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Derwent and Oakwood vs Melbourne?

      Derwent and Oakwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — 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 Derwent and Oakwood and Melbourne?

      In Derwent and Oakwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,231 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 Derwent and Oakwood and Melbourne?

      Derwent and Oakwood recorded 336 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 Derwent and Oakwood vs Melbourne?

      Violent crime in Derwent and Oakwood totalled 1,231 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 Derwent and Oakwood and Melbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Derwent and Oakwood recorded 2,957 crimes (now 2,838, a change of -4%). Melbourne recorded 955 crimes previously (now 746, -21.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Derwent and Oakwood 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. Derwent and Oakwood has a resolution rate of 22.8% and Melbourne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Derwent and Oakwood and Melbourne?

      Derwent and Oakwood 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 Derwent and Oakwood 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 Derwent and Oakwood or Melbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Derwent and Oakwood and Melbourne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.