Crime in Ashbourne: statistics, rates and trends
625 crimes were recorded in Ashbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ashbourne at a glance
- Crime trends in Ashbourne
- Types of crime in Ashbourne
- Ashbourne compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ashbourne
- Streets with the most crime in Ashbourne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ashbourne
- Population and deprivation in Ashbourne
- Questions about crime in Ashbourne
- About this data
625 crimes were recorded in Ashbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 282 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ashbourne has the 885th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ashbourne | Derbyshire Dales | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 625 | 3,967 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.3 | 55.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,715 | 71,757 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ashbourne was highest in the year to July 2021 (861 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (538). Over the whole period it rose 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 625 | 64.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 590 | 60.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 627 | 64.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 794 | 81.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 674 | 69.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 861 | 88.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 836 | 86.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 681 | 70.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 538 | 55.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ashbourne over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+46%) and shoplifting (+18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 29.0 | 0.85 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 8.3 | 0.54 | +17% |
| Public order | 73 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 5.6 | 0.82 | +46% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 4.1 | 0.50 | +18% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +14% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.2 | 0.61 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.4 | 0.29 | +27% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 0.35 | -31% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ashbourne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ashbourne recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ashbourne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ashbourne recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ashbourne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ashbourne recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ashbourne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ashbourne recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ashbourne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ashbourne recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ashbourne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ashbourne recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ashbourne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ashbourne recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ashbourne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ashbourne recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ashbourne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ashbourne recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ashbourne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ashbourne recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ashbourne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ashbourne recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ashbourne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ashbourne recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ashbourne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ashbourne recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ashbourne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ashbourne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttoxeter | 959 | 65.7 | +2% |
| Makeney | 168 | 33.0 | -49% |
| Hilton (South Derbyshire) | 369 | 40.1 | -38% |
| Belper | 1,062 | 53.6 | -17% |
| Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | 1,035 | 83.1 | +29% |
| Matlock | 1,014 | 90.6 | +41% |
| Derby | 36,891 | 127.5 | +98% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,193 | 117.0 | +82% |
2 areas within Ashbourne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ashbourne North had the highest rate (68.3 per 1,000) and Ashbourne South the lowest (54.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne North | Neighbourhood | 3,633 | 248 | 68.3 |
| Ashbourne South | Neighbourhood | 7,891 | 426 | 54.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ashbourne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Supermarket | 46 |
| On or near A515 | 25 |
| On or near St Johns Street | 21 |
| On or near Brookside Meadows | 15 |
| On or near Spire Close | 15 |
| On or near Brookside | 14 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 14 |
| On or near Mayfield Road | 14 |
| On or near St Oswald Crescent | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ashbourne over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 34.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 12.3% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Ashbourne has an estimated population of 9,715. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ashbourne sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ashbourne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Ashbourne a safe place to live?
Ashbourne recorded 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ashbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (81).
Is crime in Ashbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashbourne was up 6% on the year before: 625 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 590 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ashbourne?
Ashbourne is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ashbourne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.