Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote vs Melbourne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Melbourne Derbyshire Constabulary

      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote vs Melbourne Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,354 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.1% trend
      26.4% 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote
      B Melbourne
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,354
      746
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,709
      955
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.1%
      ↓21.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote
      B Melbourne
      Violent Crime
      952 ↓10%
      312 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      312 ↑3%
      133 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      145 ↓24%
      55 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      123 ↑18%
      52 ↓21%
      Burglary
      76 ↑49%
      26 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      157 ↓17%
      48 ↓39%
      Drugs
      81 ↓24%
      26 ↑0%
      Public Order
      198 ↓2%
      56 ↓33%
      Robbery
      9 ↑29%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      216 ↓41%
      10 ↓17%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑9%
      4 ↓43%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↓31%
      4 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓39%
      15 ↓21%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melbourne is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote safer than Melbourne?

      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,354 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote vs Melbourne?

      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.1% — 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote and Melbourne?

      In Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (952 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote and Melbourne?

      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote recorded 312 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote vs Melbourne?

      Violent crime in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote totalled 952 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote and Melbourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote recorded 2,709 crimes (now 2,354, a change of -13.1%). Melbourne recorded 955 crimes previously (now 746, -21.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote 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. Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote has a resolution rate of 26.4% and Melbourne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote and Melbourne?

      Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote 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 Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote or Melbourne on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote 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.