Ashbourne Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ashbourne’s crime rate in March 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000, placing the area 7.7% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, despite the area’s built-up character within the Derbyshire Dales, suggests a combination of effective local policing and environmental factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 51.5% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 that was 36% above the UK average for this category. This disparity may be attributed to the area’s proximity to urban centres, where higher concentrations of social interaction could contribute to elevated rates of violent crime. Public order offences, which surged by 133.3% compared to February, rose to seven incidents, a figure that was 27% higher than the UK average. This spike may be influenced by the transition to spring, as longer evenings and increased social activity could amplify public disorder. Conversely, shoplifting and criminal damage both decreased, with shoplifting falling 28.6% to five incidents. These declines align with seasonal patterns, as March marks the beginning of the spring season, leading to reduced retail activity and fewer opportunities for such crimes. The area’s crime profile, characterised by a mix of violent and public order offences, reflects the dynamics of a built-up rural area that balances urban characteristics with the lower population density of the Derbyshire Dales. This unique context may explain why Ashbourne’s crime rate remains below the UK average despite the notable increases in certain categories.

March 2025 saw a sharp 133.3% increase in public order offences, rising from three to seven incidents. This surge, alongside a 100% rise in drugs-related crimes and possession of weapons, highlights a notable shift in the crime mix. While violent crimes remained the most common category (51.5% of total), their rate of 3.7 per 1,000 was 36% above the UK average for this category, suggesting localised pressures. Conversely, shoplifting and criminal damage both decreased, with shoplifting falling 28.6% to five incidents. These declines may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced retail activity during the transition to spring. The rate of public order offences in Ashbourne (0.7 per 1,000) was 27% higher than the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic or social gatherings. The 100% increase in drugs-related crimes, from zero to five incidents, points to emerging challenges that may be linked to changing patterns of illicit activity in the area.

Ashbourne’s crime rate in March 2025 rose to 7.2 per 1,000, marking a 54.5% increase from February’s 4.7 per 1,000. Despite this jump, the area remains 7.7% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, a distinction that underscores its relatively safer profile compared to national trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of Ashbourne within the Derbyshire Dales. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure data reveals that one reported crime occurred for every 139 residents. This statistic, while modest, contextualises the frequency of incidents for individuals living in the area. The built-up character of Ashbourne, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely contributes to a crime profile that balances urban dynamics with the lower population density typical of rural regions. This combination of factors may explain why Ashbourne’s rate remains below the UK average despite the month-on-month increase.