Ashbourne Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences drove Ashbourne’s crime profile in June 2024, accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents—17.1% below the UK average—the area remains relatively safer than the national average. However, the dominance of violent crimes, which are 20% higher than the UK average, highlights a pressing local issue. This pattern contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where property crimes typically dominate, and underscores the unique characteristics of Ashbourne as a built-up area within Derbyshire Dales. The surge in violent offences may be linked to the summer season, a period when social interactions increase and community spaces become more active. While property crimes such as burglary, robbery, and theft from the person rose sharply, other categories like drug-related offences and other theft fell significantly, suggesting that seasonal and environmental factors may influence crime patterns differently across categories. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average could be attributed to Ashbourne’s rural-urban hybrid nature, where population density is lower than in major cities but higher than in remote areas. This balance may contribute to a crime environment where community cohesion and local policing efforts can have a measurable impact. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour remains 14% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s smaller population and stronger community networks. However, the rise in violent crimes raises questions about the effectiveness of current strategies to address public order and safety in built-up areas, particularly as the summer months progress.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in burglary (+400%), robbery (+100%), and theft from the person (+100%), reflecting a significant shift in crime dynamics. These spikes, though based on small numbers, suggest potential vulnerabilities in property security or targeted criminal activity. Meanwhile, other theft and drug-related crimes fell by 50%, a decline that may indicate successful local interventions or seasonal changes in criminal activity. The crime mix also shifted: violent crimes now dominate at 48.4% of total reports, compared to property crimes at 17.2%. This imbalance places Ashbourne’s violent crime rate 20% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 14% below the national figure. For residents, the most immediate concern is the surge in burglary, which rose from 1 to 5 cases—a 400% increase that warrants attention from local authorities and community groups. The drop in drug-related crimes, though notable, may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of summer, which could see reduced illicit activity in public spaces.

Ashbourne’s crime rate in June 2024 rose to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 12.3% increase from 6.0 in the previous month. This shift, though modest, reflects evolving patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while low, underscores the need for sustained community engagement and policing strategies. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 148 residents, placing Ashbourne in a relatively safer position compared to many UK areas. With a population of 9,440, even small numerical changes can influence residents’ perceptions of safety. This rate, 17.1% below the UK average, highlights the importance of targeted interventions in areas where violent crimes and anti-social behaviour remain prominent. The population context is critical here: in a built-up area with a smaller resident base, localized efforts to address crime can have a more pronounced impact than in larger urban centres. This suggests that Ashbourne’s relatively low crime rate is not just a statistical anomaly but a reflection of community-specific factors that may warrant further exploration.