Ashbourne Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ashbourne’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 18.9% below the UK average of 7.4. This performance underscores the town’s relatively safe environment, particularly when compared to the broader UK context. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.4% of all incidents, followed by public order offences (15.8%) and anti-social behaviour (14.0%). These figures suggest a mixed picture of local crime dynamics, with personal safety concerns coexisting with issues related to public conduct. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local universities and the onset of darker evenings—may contribute to the rise in public order offences, which saw a 200% increase compared to the previous month. However, the overall rate remains firmly below the UK average, reflecting the built-up area’s characteristics as a semi-rural hub with limited urban density. The lower rate of property crimes compared to the UK average, particularly in burglary (29% below) and other theft (60% below), may be attributed to Ashbourne’s lower population density and the absence of high-traffic commercial zones that typically drive such offences. This combination of factors—seasonal transitions, local demographics, and geographic context—paints a nuanced picture of a community that manages crime effectively but is not immune to localized spikes in specific categories.

September 2025 saw a marked decrease in violence and sexual offences, with a 14.8% drop from 27 to 23 incidents. This decline, while modest, may partly explain the overall rate remaining below the UK average. Conversely, public order offences leapt by 200%, rising from 3 to 9 cases—a stark increase that contrasts with the town’s generally low crime profile. Shoplifting also saw a significant surge, jumping 150% from 2 to 5 incidents, possibly linked to the return of students and increased foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour more than doubled, from 4 to 8 cases, a trend that may be influenced by the transition from summer to autumn, when community interactions shift. Violence and sexual offences remain 7% below the UK average, but public order offences are 85% above, highlighting a shift in the crime mix that warrants local scrutiny. For residents, the 200% rise in public order offences offers a concrete data point to consider for community engagement strategies.

Ashbourne's crime rate in September 2025 rose by 14.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.3 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 18.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged two incidents per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low population density and rural character. When scaled to the town’s 9,440 residents, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents—a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that is tangible for residents. This monthly aggregate suggests that while crime is present, it is not pervasive, aligning with the broader trend of lower-than-average rates in this built-up area within the Derbyshire Dales. The shift from August to September may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as the return of students and the onset of darker evenings, which could influence patterns of public order and anti-social behaviour.