Ashbourne Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ashbourne’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.2% below the UK average of 7.6. This figure underscores the area’s generally low-risk profile, consistent with its status as a rural built-up area within the Derbyshire Dales. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (34.5% of total), followed by other theft (20.7%) and other crime (13.8%). The dominance of violent crime in the breakdown may reflect the impact of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday, which bring increased foot traffic and potential for conflict in public spaces. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences was 57% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as strong community policing or the absence of high-density urban environments—likely contribute to this lower figure. Other theft, while modest in absolute terms, rose sharply compared to previous months, a trend that could be linked to the holiday shopping season. The overall crime picture for Ashbourne in November illustrates a balance between the risks associated with seasonal activity and the protective effects of its rural, low-density character. This combination of factors highlights the importance of contextualising crime data within the specific geographic and social dynamics of the area, rather than drawing broad conclusions based on national averages alone.

November 2024 saw a 70.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 34 to 10 cases. This decline may partly explain the overall reduction in crime, though the drop is notable given the seasonal context of Bonfire Night and Black Friday, which typically draw crowds to public spaces. Conversely, other theft, other crime, and shoplifting all saw sharp increases: other theft rose 500% (1 to 6), other crime surged 300% (1 to 4), and shoplifting doubled (1 to 2). These spikes, while modest in absolute terms, suggest shifts in criminal activity that may be linked to seasonal shopping patterns or changes in local reporting practices. Violent crime remains significantly below the UK average (57% lower), but other crime is 135% above the national rate, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s unique demographic or geographic characteristics. For residents, the 500% increase in other theft—a category that includes burglary and vehicle crime—could signal a need for heightened vigilance around personal property.

Ashbourne’s crime rate in November 2024 fell to 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 44.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.5. This drop aligns with the typically lower crime activity seen in rural areas during late autumn, though local factors may have played a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 9,440. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 326 residents, illustrating the relatively low risk faced by individuals in this built-up area within the Derbyshire Dales. When scaled to the population, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime in Ashbourne is significantly lower than in larger urban centres, where higher population density often correlates with increased crime rates. The contrast with the UK average, which stands at 7.6 per 1,000, further underscores the area’s safety profile, though localised factors such as community engagement and rural infrastructure may contribute to this trend.