Crime Rate in Ashover: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashover

The total recorded crimes in Ashover, North East Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashover crime rate of 202.02 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 Ashover, encompassing approximately 49 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashover Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gin Lane with total crimes: 2
  • The Causeway with total crimes: 1
  • Chapel Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ashover?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Ashover demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 116 crimes compared to 292.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashover recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ashover had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 111 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashover recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Derbyshire, Ashover has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ashover Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ashover has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 202.02 ranking 23th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ashover crimes were 116. The crime rate of Ashover in 2024 was 2343.43 (year) or 195.29 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashover were around 111 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2242.42 (year) or 186.87 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)
Clay Cross North92 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath55 3593 2622 2
North Wingfield Central58 2443 5500 5
Grassmoor41 4447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw36 6508 3505 4
Shirland40 5438 6419 6
Tupton26 9383 7396 7
Clay Cross South28 7320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton20 11322 8367 10
Dronfield North27 8306 11383 9
Sutton20 12318 10250 15
Dronfield South22 10243 12273 12
Killamarsh West16 15219 15277 11
Killamarsh East13 17226 13268 13
Brampton & Walton19 13205 16224 16
Eckington North17 14220 14262 14
Gosforth Valley15 16200 17213 18
Unstone11 22164 18223 17
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane13 18129 20153 19
Wingerworth12 19146 19141 20
Coal Aston12 2084 2396 23
Barlow & Holmesfield12 2194 22120 21
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2455 2485 24

Ashover Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202511
January 20253
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 202412
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
June 20244

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ashover in March 2025

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

1. Gin Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Causeway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chapel Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Eastwood Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Milken Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moor Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Yew Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hockley Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Dicklant Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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