Ilkeston Town vs Melbourne
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ilkeston Town 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 Ilkeston Town safer than Melbourne?
Ilkeston Town has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,007 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 Ilkeston Town vs Melbourne?
Ilkeston Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +50.8% — 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 Ilkeston Town and Melbourne?
In Ilkeston Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (379 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 Ilkeston Town and Melbourne?
Ilkeston Town recorded 162 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 Ilkeston Town vs Melbourne?
Violent crime in Ilkeston Town totalled 379 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 Ilkeston Town and Melbourne in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ilkeston Town recorded 668 crimes (now 1,007, a change of +50.8%). Melbourne recorded 955 crimes previously (now 746, -21.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ilkeston Town 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. Ilkeston Town has a resolution rate of 22% and Melbourne has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ilkeston Town and Melbourne?
Ilkeston Town 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 Ilkeston Town 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 Ilkeston Town or Melbourne on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ilkeston Town and Melbourne. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.