Ashbourne Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Ashbourne’s crime rate in February 2026 remained at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 26.6% below the UK average of 6.4. This sustained safety record is consistent with the area’s character as a built-up zone within Derbyshire Dales, where low population density and limited commercial activity likely contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.7%) and shoplifting (13.6%). These figures suggest a balance between personal safety concerns and more diffuse, community-level issues. Seasonal context plays a role in shaping this pattern: February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity, typically sees lower rates of property crime and vehicle-related offences, which aligns with the data showing vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 and burglary at 0.1 per 1,000. The lower-than-average rates for public order offences (51% below UK average) and other theft (52% below) may reflect the area’s smaller scale and tighter-knit community structure, where informal social controls could deter certain types of crime. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour above the UK average highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific areas or demographics. Overall, Ashbourne’s crime profile illustrates a mix of factors—seasonal, geographic, and social—that shape its unique safety landscape.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in Ashbourne’s crime profile. While violence and sexual offences decreased by 19% compared to January, other categories showed stark contrasts: public order and other theft crimes each doubled from one to two incidents, and other crime rose from zero to one. These increases, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging trends or localized factors affecting specific areas. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, a sharp drop that could reflect seasonal patterns or targeted interventions. The breakdown of crime types also reveals significant deviations from the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Ashbourne were 22% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour was 21% higher. This mix of trends underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 19% reduction in violent crime, which may offer reassurance during a typically quiet winter month.

Ashbourne’s crime rate for February 2026 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 2.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8. This slight decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported crimes per day in the built-up area, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 215 residents, illustrating the relatively low exposure to crime in this part of Derbyshire Dales. While this monthly exposure is a local metric, it provides residents with a tangible sense of how frequently crime occurs within their community. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s safety, with crime rates remaining well below the national benchmark. This consistency with seasonal trends suggests that factors such as reduced foot traffic and colder weather may contribute to the subdued crime environment.