Ashbourne Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Ashbourne maintain a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 (32.5% lower). This built-up area within Derbyshire Dales recorded 49 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 24 incidents (49% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and public order offences (6 incidents). The seasonal context of October—shorter days, Halloween celebrations, and the clocks going back—likely contributed to patterns in violent crime. Violent crime rates in Ashbourne (2.5 per 1,000) are 6% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 52% below the UK rate. Public order offences in Ashbourne (0.6 per 1,000) exceed the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) by 13%, suggesting a localised trend that may relate to increased foot traffic in public spaces during autumn. The relatively low property crime rate (8 incidents) compared to violent crime reflects the area’s character as a mixed-use community with limited high-density retail zones. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the seasonal transition into darker evenings may have influenced the balance between violent and property crime, with the latter typically declining in colder months.

October 2025 marked a significant rise in drug-related offences, with incidents surging 200% from 1 to 3 compared to September. This increase, though still low in absolute terms (0.3 per 1,000 residents), may indicate shifting patterns in local drug use or enforcement priorities. Vehicle crime also saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, potentially linked to seasonal changes in car usage or parking habits. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped sharply by 85.7% (from 7 to 1 incidents), likely due to the end of summer activities and reduced public events. Shoplifting incidents fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), reflecting decreased retail foot traffic during October. The crime mix in Ashbourne shifted with violent crime (49% of total) outpacing property crime (16%), a reversal from earlier months. This imbalance may be connected to the area’s demographics, with a higher proportion of younger residents contributing to violent crime rates. Residents should be aware of the 200% increase in drug offences, which could signal emerging issues requiring community vigilance.

Ashbourne’s crime rate in October 2025 (5.2 per 1,000) represented a 14.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day during October, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing risk. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 193 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains well below the UK average. This statistic, while low, highlights the importance of maintaining community engagement to sustain this trend. The population-scaled perspective shows that Ashbourne’s crime profile is markedly different from larger urban centres, where higher population density and commercial activity typically drive crime rates. The 32.5% gap between Ashbourne’s rate and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in a relatively small, built-up area. However, the 13% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average suggests that specific local factors—such as increased pedestrian activity in public spaces during autumn—may require targeted interventions to prevent escalation.