Crime Rate in Coal Aston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coal Aston

The total recorded crimes in Coal Aston, North East Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coal Aston crime rate of 3.61 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 Coal Aston, encompassing approximately 2,772 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Coal Aston Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Knoll with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Cunliffe Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Coal Aston?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Coal Aston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 84 crimes compared to 292.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Coal Aston recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Coal Aston had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 96 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Coal Aston recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coal Aston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Coal Aston has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 3.61 ranking 21th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Coal Aston crimes were 84. The crime rate of Coal Aston in 2024 was 30.30 (year) or 2.52 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coal Aston were around 96 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.63 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coal Aston)CrimesRank (Coal Aston)CrimesRank (Coal Aston)
Clay Cross North122 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath70 2593 2622 2
Grassmoor45 5447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw41 8508 3505 4
Sutton50 3318 10250 15
Tupton47 4383 7396 7
North Wingfield Central43 6443 5500 5
Shirland38 9438 6419 6
Clay Cross South41 7320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton23 15322 8367 10
Dronfield North29 12306 11383 9
Dronfield South34 10243 12273 12
Killamarsh West32 11219 15277 11
Killamarsh East25 14226 13268 13
Eckington North27 13220 14262 14
Brampton & Walton14 19205 16224 16
Unstone18 16164 18223 17
Gosforth Valley16 17200 17213 18
Wingerworth15 18146 19141 20
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane13 20129 20153 19
Barlow & Holmesfield4 2494 22120 21
Ashover6 22116 21111 22
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2355 2485 24

Coal Aston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (2 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime 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 Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Coal Aston in July 2025

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

1. The Knoll (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Cunliffe Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cross Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Holmesdale Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Ferndale Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Firthwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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