Melbourne vs Pleasley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Melbourne Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Pleasley Derbyshire Constabulary

      Melbourne vs Pleasley Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Melbourne
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      746 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Pleasley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melbourne
      B Pleasley
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      746
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      955
      290
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.9%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melbourne
      B Pleasley
      Violent Crime
      312 ↓21%
      83 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      133 ↓21%
      74 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓5%
      17 ↑42%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↓21%
      18 ↑38%
      Burglary
      26 ↓7%
      19 ↑171%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓39%
      38 ↑153%
      Drugs
      26 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      56 ↓33%
      31 ↑3%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      5
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓17%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓21%
      5 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pleasley is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melbourne safer than Pleasley?

      Melbourne has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 746 crimes in the last 12 months. Pleasley has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 299 crimes. Pleasley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melbourne vs Pleasley?

      Melbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pleasley shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melbourne and Pleasley?

      In Melbourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (312 incidents). In Pleasley, it is Violent Crime (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melbourne and Pleasley?

      Melbourne recorded 133 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pleasley recorded 74. 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 Melbourne vs Pleasley?

      Violent crime in Melbourne totalled 312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 83 in Pleasley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melbourne and Pleasley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Melbourne recorded 955 crimes (now 746, a change of -21.9%). Pleasley recorded 290 crimes previously (now 299, +3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melbourne and Pleasley?

      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. Melbourne has a resolution rate of 0% and Pleasley has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melbourne and Pleasley?

      Melbourne falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Pleasley 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 Melbourne and Pleasley?

      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 Melbourne or Pleasley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Melbourne and Pleasley. 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.