WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Derbyshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Aston, South Derbyshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Aston, localized within South Derbyshire.

Total Crimes

52
trending_up +10.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

57.99per 1k
trending_down -2.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,295

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences26
Anti-social Behaviour7
Other Theft6
Public Order3
Burglary3
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Drug Offences1
Bicycle Theft1
Vehicle Crime1
Theft from Person1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 2Shoplifting: 1
5
On or near Petrol Station Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Main Road Map
Theft from the person: 1
1
On or near Holt Way Map
Bicycle theft: 1
1
On or near Fleetwood Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1
1

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Local Rank

#9safest in South Derbyshire

City Average

61.33per 1k

Local Policing

Perry Barr

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Force Priority - Operation Stance
We are currently engaged in tackling the criminality seen at shops on our area, which are leading us to target disruption efforts and enforce legislation to those responsible for owning, managing and utilising these stores.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

We will be conducting high visibility patrols and visits to local stores.
We will be liaising with external partners and conducting joint visits to reduce criminality and ensure trading standards are upheld.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Local priority - Thefts from retailers on Walsall Road
The Perry Barr NHT are aware of a number of thefts that have been reported from local businesses on the Walsall Road (within Perry Barr ward area).

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

The Perry Barr NHT are proactively working on providing visibility and tackling repeat offenders who are engaged in thefts from stores and other retail outlets within this area

- We will conduct high visibility patrols at location
- We will conduct crime prevention surgeries at locations in order to prevent future offences
- We will work with internal and external partners to bring repeat offenders to justice.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Community Priority - ASB around One Stop Shopping Centre and Aldridge Road area.
The Perry Barr NHT are aware of the issues causing problems for residents, businesses and visitors to the One Stop Shopping Centre area. We understand the problems with drug use, prostitution and other offences remain a nuisance for our communities. This criminality also includes begging at stationary traffic lights.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

We will be engaged with working amongst internal and external partners to support the enforcement of this work.
We have issued a number of community protection warnings to those who are begging at stationary traffic lights.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN11

Police Drop in Surgery

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Police drop in surgery for residents of Perry Barr and Oscott

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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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One Stop Shopping Centre Walsall Road Perry Barr

JUN25

Police Drop in Surgery

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Police Drop in Surgery for residents of Perry Barr and Oscott

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12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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One Stop Shopping Centre Walsall Road Perry Barr

JUL16

Police drop in surgery

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Police drop in surgery for residents for Perry Barr and Oscott

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3:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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One Stop Shopping Centre Walsall Road Perry Barr

JUL23

Police Drop in surgery

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Police drop in surgery for residents of Perry Barr and Oscott

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12:00 PM — 2:00 PM

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One Stop Shopping Centre Walsall Road Perry Barr

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