Crime Rate in Aston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aston

The total recorded crimes in Aston, South Derbyshire, UK in February 2026 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aston crime rate of 0.39 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-58.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnwell Way with total crimes: 9
  • Featherstone Road with total crimes: 6
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Aston)CrimesRank (Aston)CrimesRank (Aston)
SwadlincoteNA NA1,372 11,472 1
Newhall and StantonNA NA862 4992 3
WoodvilleNA NA1,125 3940 4
EtwallNA NA603 6795 5
StensonNA NA629 5708 6
MidwayNA NA593 7625 7
HiltonNA NA511 9581 8
Church GresleyNA NA558 8547 9
LintonNA NA471 10416 10
SealesNA NA321 12393 11
Willington and FindernNA NA441 11356 12
MelbourneNA NA234 13251 13
ReptonNA NA204 14240 14
HattonNA NA130 15183 15

Aston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
October 20252
September 20257
August 202512
July 202512
June 20251
May 202517
April 20256
March 202513
February 202510

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20265
December 20251
November 20255
October 20252
September 202522
August 202520
July 202541
June 202521
May 202523
April 202517
March 202533
February 202517

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20256
November 20251
September 20252
August 20259
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 202514
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202646
December 202522
November 202518
October 202529
September 202524
August 202542
July 202543
June 202543
May 202527
April 202541
March 202541
February 202526

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20251
November 20256
October 20257
September 20256
August 20254
July 20255
June 20256
May 202510
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20259
April 20255
March 20251

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20253
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20256
July 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20255
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20256
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20258
November 20254
October 20259
September 20252
August 20251
July 20256
June 20259
May 20259
April 202511
March 202513
February 202511

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
August 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
June 20252

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Aston in February 2026

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

1. Barnwell Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Featherstone Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Moor Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order3
6. Embleton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Henshall Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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