Ashbourne Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Ashbourne's crime profile revealed a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for over 40% of all reported incidents. The overall crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 5.8% below the UK average of 8.6, a position consistent with its character as a relatively low-density built-up area within the Derbyshire Dales. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 31 incidents—40.8% of the total—and exceeding the UK average for this category by 9%. This contrasted sharply with property crimes, which comprised just 19 incidents (25% of total) and fell significantly below national averages for shoplifting, burglary, and other theft categories. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, as July's peak summer conditions aligned with the area's tourism season and local festivals. The prominence of violent crime may reflect increased foot traffic in public spaces during this period, though such a connection remains speculative without further data. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, with the latter category being 72% above the UK average—a figure that could be linked to the area's mix of rural and urban characteristics, where unregulated outdoor events may amplify such incidents. This balance of crime types suggests a need for targeted interventions in public safety management during high-traffic periods.

July 2025 saw marked shifts in crime trends, with robbery incidents tripling from 1 to 3 (+200%), and shoplifting increasing by 150% (2 to 5). These spikes occurred alongside a 100% rise in theft from the person, reflecting possible vulnerabilities during the summer tourism peak. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 42.9% (7 to 4), potentially indicating seasonal lulls in vandalism or improved community policing efforts. The violent crime dominance—31 incidents compared to 19 property crimes—contrasted with UK-wide patterns, where property crime typically outpaces violence. Violent crime rates in Ashbourne were 9% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, while public order offences were 72% higher than national norms. This divergence may stem from the area's unique blend of rural tranquility and summer tourism, creating environments where conflicts escalate more readily than in densely populated urban centres. Residents may find the 72% UK-wide deficit in burglary rates (0.1 vs 0.3 per 1,000) reassuring, though the 173% local surplus in robbery rates highlights specific vulnerabilities that warrant further attention.

Ashbourne's crime rate in July 2025 rose 13.4% compared to the previous month, climbing from 7.1 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, translates to 2 crimes reported daily on average—roughly one in every 124 residents over the course of the month. When contextualised against the area's population of 9,440, this figure suggests a relatively low level of exposure compared to larger urban centres, where daily crime rates are typically several times higher. The 5.8% UK-wide deficit in Ashbourne's overall crime rate reinforces its status as a safer-than-average location, particularly in property crime categories where local rates were 63% below the national average for burglary and 23% below for shoplifting. However, the 173% local surplus in robbery rates compared to the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) indicates specific risks that may require tailored policing strategies. This contrast between overall safety and localised vulnerabilities highlights the importance of granular analysis in crime prevention planning, ensuring resources are allocated to address both broad trends and niche threats within the community.