Melbourne vs Whaley Bridge
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Melbourne vs Whaley Bridge 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 Melbourne safer than Whaley Bridge?
Melbourne has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 746 crimes in the last 12 months. Whaley Bridge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 310 crimes. Whaley Bridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Melbourne vs Whaley Bridge?
Melbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whaley Bridge shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Melbourne and Whaley Bridge?
In Melbourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (312 incidents). In Whaley Bridge, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Melbourne and Whaley Bridge?
Melbourne recorded 133 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whaley Bridge recorded 35. 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 Whaley Bridge?
Violent crime in Melbourne totalled 312 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in Whaley Bridge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Melbourne and Whaley Bridge 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%). Whaley Bridge recorded 335 crimes previously (now 310, -7.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Melbourne and Whaley Bridge?
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 Whaley Bridge has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Melbourne and Whaley Bridge?
Melbourne falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge?
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 Whaley Bridge on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Melbourne and Whaley Bridge. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.