Ashbourne Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Ashbourne's crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 44.3% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes to the area's crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. The prominence of violent crime may partly reflect the social dynamics of a built-up area within Derbyshire Dales, where seasonal transitions and local events can influence public interactions. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage follow as the next most common categories, contributing 18.2% and 10.2% respectively. June, being the start of summer, likely sees increased foot traffic in public spaces, which could exacerbate tensions in smaller communities. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, yet Ashbourne's rate is 40% higher, suggesting local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may play a role. While public order offences are 10% below the UK average, this contrast highlights the area's unique crime profile. The data underscores a need to address violent crime specifically, given its disproportionate impact on the overall rate, even as other categories align more closely with national trends.

June 2023 saw a 25.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 31 to 39 cases. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in robbery (from 0 to 1) and a doubling of drug-related crimes, signals notable shifts in the crime mix. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), possibly reflecting reduced traffic during summer holidays or increased community vigilance. The category of criminal damage and arson, at 9 cases (1.0 per 1,000), is 56% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggesting localized issues such as vandalism in public spaces. Meanwhile, shoplifting remains 26% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000), which may indicate effective retail security measures or a lower incidence of opportunistic theft. Residents might find the 100% increase in robbery particularly concerning, as it highlights a sudden and significant change in criminal activity patterns. These fluctuations, while not fully explained by the data, could be influenced by seasonal factors like increased social activity or temporary changes in local demographics.

Ashbourne's crime rate in June 2023 (9.3 per 1,000) marks a 9.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.3 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but measurable decline. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 3 crimes per day, translating to a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 107 residents. This figure, while specific to Ashbourne, provides context for residents on the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. Compared to the UK average, Ashbourne's violent crime rate remains higher, yet the overall rate is now closer to national levels after a recent dip. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Ashbourne's crime profile is not drastically different from the UK's, with the exception of violence and sexual offences, which are elevated. This suggests that while the area is not uniquely dangerous, targeted interventions in violent crime may be necessary to align more closely with national benchmarks. The comparison also highlights the importance of localized strategies, as categories like vehicle crime and burglary show significant deviations from UK averages, indicating potential opportunities for tailored crime prevention efforts.