Crime Rate in Aston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aston

The total recorded crimes in Aston, South Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 123 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aston crime rate of 0.95 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 Aston, encompassing approximately 129,624 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (95.24% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
Aston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Featherstone Road with total crimes: 13
  • Twyford Road with total crimes: 9
  • Barrow Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Aston?

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

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Aston reported a higher crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 1,168 crimes compared to 615. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aston witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Aston experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 1,103 crimes compared to 640. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aston witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Aston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aston has recorded 123 crimes with crime rate of 0.95 ranking 2th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Aston crimes were 1,168. The crime rate of Aston in 2024 was 21.55 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aston were around 1,103 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.14 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aston)CrimesRank (Aston)CrimesRank (Aston)
Swadlincote139 11,372 11,472 1
Newhall and Stanton83 4862 4992 3
Woodville104 31,125 3940 4
Etwall39 11603 6795 5
Stenson54 5629 5708 6
Midway53 6593 7625 7
Church Gresley53 7558 8547 9
Hilton44 8511 9581 8
Willington and Findern43 9441 11356 12
Linton42 10471 10416 10
Seales31 12321 12393 11
Melbourne25 13234 13251 13
Repton21 14204 14240 14
Hatton12 15130 15183 15

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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
October 20241

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 202514
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 20249

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20251
May 202517
April 20256
March 202513
February 202510
January 202511
December 20244
November 20245
October 202414

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 202510
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202543
May 202527
April 202541
March 202541
February 202526
January 202522
December 202431
November 202427
October 202444

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202521
May 202523
April 202517
March 202533
February 202517
January 202513
December 202412
October 20247

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20259
April 202511
March 202513
February 202511
January 20256
December 20248
November 202415

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20259
April 20255
March 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 202410

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20253
April 20251
January 20256
December 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20246

High Crime Locations Aston in July 2025

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

1. Featherstone Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Twyford Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
3. Barrow Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. Griffon Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Dilston Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
7. King'S Mills Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Silver Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
9. Netley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime3

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