Ashbourne Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ashbourne's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a built-up area within the Derbyshire Dales, where the crime profile is shaped by its rural character and the seasonal rhythms of the region. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.2%) and public order offences (13.2%). These patterns align with the area's demographic and geographic traits: a relatively small, close-knit community where public spaces are used for socialising during longer evenings. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight hours—likely contributes to increased social activity, which may explain the prominence of public order and anti-social behaviour offences. Despite this, Ashbourne's overall crime rate remains lower than the national average, suggesting a resilient community with strong local policing and community engagement initiatives. The relatively low rates of property crime, such as shoplifting (40% below UK average) and burglary (7% above UK average), indicate that while some areas of the town may experience targeted crime, the overall environment remains safer than the UK average. The balance between violent and property crime in May also highlights the area's unique dynamics: while violence is the most common category, its rate is significantly lower than the national benchmark, pointing to a community that may have fewer incidents of severe conflict but more frequent, less serious disruptions. This interplay of factors—seasonal activity, population density, and local policing—creates a crime profile that is both distinct and reflective of the broader UK context.

Burglary in Ashbourne saw the most dramatic month-on-month increase, rising by 200% from one incident in April to three in May. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms, may be linked to seasonal factors such as extended evenings and increased social activity. Public order offences also surged by 133.3%, reflecting a 40% increase in reported incidents from March to April. This spike aligns with May's longer daylight hours and the presence of bank holidays, which often bring more people into public spaces. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remain 15% below the UK average at 2.4 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, another major category, is 51% below the UK average, highlighting Ashbourne's generally low levels of disruptive activity. Residents might note that while violent crime is the most frequently reported category, its rate is significantly lower than the national benchmark, suggesting a community profile that prioritises safety and neighbourly cohesion.

Ashbourne's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 32.3% compared to April, climbing from 4.2 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day in May—a figure that, while low, reflects the area's generally safe profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 178 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area within the Derbyshire Dales. Population context reveals that Ashbourne's 9,440 residents experience crime at a pace significantly slower than the national average. month-on-month rise suggests a shift in local patterns. This increase does not appear to correlate with population density, given Ashbourne's rural character, but may instead reflect seasonal dynamics such as extended evenings and bank holidays. The daily crime count, while low, serves as a reminder that even small fluctuations can be meaningful in a small community.