Melbourne vs Ripley Town Centre

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Melbourne Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Ripley Town Centre Derbyshire Constabulary

      Melbourne vs Ripley Town Centre Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Melbourne
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      746 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Ripley Town Centre
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      2,077 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.5% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Melbourne
      B Ripley Town Centre
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      746
      2,077
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      955
      2,046
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.9%
      ↑1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Melbourne
      B Ripley Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      312 ↓21%
      877 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      133 ↓21%
      320 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      55 ↓5%
      93 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↓21%
      34 ↑10%
      Burglary
      26 ↓7%
      52 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↓39%
      162 ↑13%
      Drugs
      26 ↑0%
      110 ↑18%
      Public Order
      56 ↓33%
      201 ↓8%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      13 ↑86%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓17%
      137 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓43%
      18 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      28 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓21%
      31 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Melbourne is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Melbourne safer than Ripley Town Centre?

      Melbourne has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 746 crimes in the last 12 months. Ripley Town Centre has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,077 crimes. Melbourne scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Melbourne vs Ripley Town Centre?

      Melbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ripley Town Centre shows +1.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Melbourne and Ripley Town Centre?

      In Melbourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (312 incidents). In Ripley Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (877 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melbourne and Ripley Town Centre?

      Melbourne recorded 133 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ripley Town Centre recorded 320. 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 Ripley Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Melbourne totalled 312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 877 in Ripley Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Melbourne and Ripley Town Centre 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%). Ripley Town Centre recorded 2,046 crimes previously (now 2,077, +1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melbourne and Ripley Town Centre?

      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 Ripley Town Centre has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Melbourne and Ripley Town Centre?

      Melbourne falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Ripley Town Centre 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 Ripley Town Centre?

      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 Ripley Town Centre on a crime map?

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

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