Glossop Town Centre vs Melbourne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Glossop Town Centre Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Melbourne Derbyshire Constabulary

      Glossop Town Centre vs Melbourne Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Glossop Town Centre
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,507 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.6% trend
      13.7% resolved
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      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 Glossop Town Centre
      B Melbourne
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,507
      746
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,469
      955
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.6%
      ↓21.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Glossop Town Centre
      B Melbourne
      Violent Crime
      492 ↓6%
      312 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      326 ↑22%
      133 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      64 ↓11%
      55 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↑60%
      52 ↓21%
      Burglary
      50 ↑39%
      26 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      114 ↑9%
      48 ↓39%
      Drugs
      30 ↓19%
      26 ↑0%
      Public Order
      161 ↓12%
      56 ↓33%
      Robbery
      12 ↑300%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↑6%
      10 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓86%
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑7%
      4 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓8%
      15 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melbourne is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Glossop Town Centre safer than Melbourne?

      Glossop Town Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,507 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 Glossop Town Centre vs Melbourne?

      Glossop Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.6% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Glossop Town Centre and Melbourne?

      In Glossop Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (492 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 Glossop Town Centre and Melbourne?

      Glossop Town Centre recorded 326 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 Glossop Town Centre vs Melbourne?

      Violent crime in Glossop Town Centre totalled 492 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 Glossop Town Centre and Melbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Glossop Town Centre recorded 1,469 crimes (now 1,507, a change of +2.6%). Melbourne recorded 955 crimes previously (now 746, -21.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Glossop Town Centre 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. Glossop Town Centre has a resolution rate of 13.7% and Melbourne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Glossop Town Centre and Melbourne?

      Glossop Town Centre 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 Glossop Town Centre 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 Glossop Town Centre or Melbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Glossop Town Centre 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.