Crime Rate in Ashbourne North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashbourne North

The total recorded crimes in Ashbourne North, Derbyshire Dales, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashbourne North crime rate of 13.71 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ashbourne North, encompassing approximately 1,750 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ashbourne North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Spalden Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • St Johns Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ashbourne North?

To understand the safety of Ashbourne North, we need to analyze Ashbourne North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Derbyshire Dales:

    • In 2024, Ashbourne North reported a higher crime volume than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 201 crimes compared to 164. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ashbourne North witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

    • In 2023, Ashbourne North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 331 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ashbourne North witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derbyshire Dales, Ashbourne North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Ashbourne North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashbourne North has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 13.71 ranking 7th out of 24 in the Derbyshire Dales, UK

In 2024, the total Ashbourne North crimes were 201. The crime rate of Ashbourne North in 2024 was 114.84 (year) or 9.57 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashbourne North were around 331 crimes with yearly crime rate of 189.12 (year) or 15.76 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashbourne North)CrimesRank (Ashbourne North)CrimesRank (Ashbourne North)
Matlock All Saints65 1571 1669 1
Matlock St Giles50 2432 2525 2
Ashbourne South29 5355 4489 3
Wirksworth24 8403 3401 5
Litton and Longstone30 3117 10192 10
Darley Dale29 4345 5405 4
Bakewell28 6269 6291 7
Hathersage and Eyam18 10174 9204 8
Masson20 9195 8203 9
Carsington Water11 1374 14150 11
Doveridge and Sudbury11 14112 11128 12
Hartington and Taddington14 1171 1575 16
Stanton4 2191 1297 13
Clifton and Bradley12 1261 2273 17
Chatsworth9 1782 1356 20
Tideswell8 2061 2181 14
Brailsford3 2366 1880 15
Calver10 1562 2066 18
Lathkill and Bradford3 2467 1638 23
Bradwell10 1667 1763 19
Hulland9 1845 2555 21
Winster and South Darley3 2566 1933 25
Norbury9 1955 2333 24
Dovedale and Parwich4 2252 2452 22

Ashbourne North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202520
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 202430
May 202416

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
January 20251
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20255
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ashbourne North in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashbourne North postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Spalden Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. St Johns Street (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Union Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Beresford Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hillside Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Northcliffe Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Dovehouse Green (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Boothby Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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