Ashbourne Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ashbourne’s crime profile in August 2025 reveals a stark contrast between its overall rate and specific category trends. The built-up area recorded 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.6% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure is particularly notable given the seasonal context: August, a peak holiday month, typically increases burglary risk due to empty homes and tourist activity. However, Ashbourne’s data defies expectations in key areas. Violence and sexual offences, though 1% above the UK average at 2.9 per 1,000, dominated the crime mix, accounting for 54% of all reported incidents. This overrepresentation may reflect local dynamics, such as increased social interactions in public spaces during the summer months. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 73% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing strategies in mitigating low-level disputes. The data also highlights a 53% gap in criminal damage and arson rates compared to the UK, with 0.9 per 1,000 in Ashbourne versus 0.6 nationally. This anomaly could stem from local factors, such as a higher proportion of historic buildings or seasonal vandalism linked to tourism. While the overall rate remains well below the UK norm, the violence category’s slight elevation underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas during peak tourist seasons.

August 2025 saw sharp shifts in Ashbourne’s crime mix, with burglary and criminal damage and arson both surging by 200% and 100%, respectively. These increases, from 1 to 3 burglaries and 4 to 8 cases of criminal damage, contrast sharply with declines in other categories. Other theft dropped 80% (from 5 to 1), and public order offences fell 70% (from 10 to 3), potentially reflecting seasonal changes in community activity. Anti-social behaviour remained 73% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may indicate successful local initiatives in managing low-level disputes. The violence and sexual offences category, though only 1% above the UK average at 2.9 per 1,000, dominated the crime mix with 54% of all incidents. This overrepresentation could be tied to the area’s character as a tourist destination, where increased foot traffic in public spaces may heighten risks of alcohol-related incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime were both 68% and 74% below UK averages, respectively, suggesting that Ashbourne’s retail and transport infrastructure may be less targeted compared to larger urban centres. These divergent trends highlight the combination of local conditions and national crime patterns.

Ashbourne’s crime rate in August 2025 (5.3 per 1,000) marked a 34.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.1, reflecting a significant downward trend. This reduction is particularly pronounced when considering the daily crime context: 50 total crimes over 31 days equate to roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that may feel more manageable to residents compared to larger urban areas. On a monthly scale, the data shows that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. This is especially notable when contrasted with the UK average, where the national rate of 8.1 per 1,000 would equate to a 1-in-124 resident exposure. The population-scaled perspective further highlights Ashbourne’s safety: with 9,440 residents, the 50 reported crimes represent a manageable burden for local policing and community resources. This context is critical for residents, as it suggests that crime prevention efforts may be more effective here than in areas with higher rates. However, the persistent elevation in violence and sexual offences, despite the overall decline, indicates that targeted strategies in specific high-risk zones could further improve the area’s safety profile.