Ashbourne Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Ashbourne for June 2025, accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. At 32 cases, this category not only represents the largest share of total crimes (47.8%) but also exceeds the UK average by 19%, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure, while lower than the national average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlights a distinct local pattern: a built-up area within Derbyshire Dales where social interactions and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. The seasonal context of June—a time when summer begins and longer daylight hours increase outdoor activity—likely amplifies this trend. Public order offences, at 1.2 per 1,000, are 103% above the UK average, suggesting that areas with high foot traffic, such as the town centre or local events, may be contributing to this spike. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, remains a persistent issue at 1.0 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 places Ashbourne 12.3% below the UK average, indicating that while certain categories are elevated, others—such as burglary and shoplifting—are suppressed. This could be attributed to the area’s relatively small retail presence or proactive community measures. However, the rise in violence and public order offences underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly as June marks the start of a season that often sees increased social activity and tourism in the region.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases from the previous month: other crime, vehicle crime, and robbery. These spikes, though small in absolute terms (one incident each), may reflect seasonal transitions or isolated incidents. Conversely, burglary, shoplifting, and drugs-related crimes all decreased, with shoplifting falling by 50% to two incidents. This decline in property-related crimes contrasts with the 19% increase in violence and sexual offences, which were 3.4 per 1,000 residents—significantly above the UK average of 2.9. Public order offences also surged, at 1.2 per 1,000, 103% above the UK average of 0.6. Such disparities highlight the area’s unique profile: while property crime remains low, social and public safety challenges are more pronounced. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences may be a key concern, particularly as June marks the beginning of summer and increased foot traffic in local areas.

Ashbourne’s crime rate in June 2025 rose by 26.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.6 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 12.3% below the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged two incidents per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of reported crimes in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the crime rate is still lower than the UK average, but the upward trend from May suggests a need for continued monitoring of local patterns, particularly in categories such as public order and violence, which saw significant increases. The relatively low rates of burglary and shoplifting compared to the UK average may indicate effective local deterrence measures or a smaller retail footprint in the area.