Total Crime Rate
25.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spinney Hill area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Melbourne , and the 86th 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 Spinney Hill (DE73 8LX) in the last 12 months was 25.0 per 1,000 residents and was 45.0% lower than the Melbourne average (45.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Spinney Hill (DE73 8LX), the main crime hotspot is near Lampad Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Melbourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lampad Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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