Ashbourne Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Ashbourne maintained a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 27.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a balanced distribution between property and violent crimes, each accounting for 22 incidents. Violence and sexual offences constituted the largest single category, representing 37.9% of all crimes, though they remained 19% below the UK average. This contrast with public order offences, which were 56% above the UK average, highlights a divergence in local patterns compared to national trends. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these statistics, as Ashbourne’s summer months typically see an influx of visitors and the proliferation of festivals, which may contribute to increased public order incidents. The relatively low overall crime rate, however, suggests that the area’s character as a small, largely rural built-up area within the Derbyshire Dales may mitigate the risks associated with larger urban centres. The equal split between property and violent crimes indicates a combination of local demographics and seasonal activities, with tourism driving some categories while the area’s smaller size and lower population density likely reduce others. This balance may also reflect the impact of targeted policing efforts or the natural rhythms of the community during peak summer months, when schools are closed and outdoor events dominate the local calendar.

July 2024 marked a sharp increase in shoplifting, rising from one reported incident to eight—a 700% surge—though this remains below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This spike may reflect seasonal shopping activity or the influence of local events during the summer months. Concurrently, violent crimes fell by 29% from 31 to 22, aligning with a 19% UK average deficit for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 63.6%, from 11 to 4, potentially linked to the closure of schools and a shift in community activity during the summer. Public order offences rose 56% above the UK average, suggesting a possible correlation with the influx of tourists and the increased number of outdoor events typical of July in Ashbourne. These shifts illustrate a dynamic interplay between seasonal factors and local crime patterns, with property crimes maintaining a near-equal share to violent crimes despite these fluctuations.

Ashbourne's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 9.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns typical of summer, when tourism and festivals may temporarily shift crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the relatively small population of 9,440. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s generally low crime profile compared to national averages. This statistic, when contextualised against the UK’s overall crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000, highlights Ashbourne’s consistent position as a safer area within the country. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that residents face a significantly lower likelihood of experiencing crime compared to the national average, particularly given the absence of major urban pressures typically linked to higher crime rates in larger cities.