Crime Rates at Smith Avenue, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DB

Smith Avenue area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Melbourne , and the 99th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Smith Avenue (DE73 8DB) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 34.1% lower than the Melbourne average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Smith Avenue (DE73 8DB), the main crime hotspot is near Woodlands Way. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.