Crime in Ashbourne: statistics, rates and trends
615 crimes were recorded in Ashbourne in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ashbourne
- Questions about crime in Ashbourne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (274), anti-social behaviour (78) and public order (75) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 895th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ashbourne | Derbyshire Dales | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 615 | 4,012 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.3 | 55.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,715 | 71,757 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ashbourne peaked in the year to August 2021 (883 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (550). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 615 | 63.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 597 | 61.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 586 | 60.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 812 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 648 | 66.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 883 | 90.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 847 | 87.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 686 | 70.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 550 | 56.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (53% below) and other theft (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 62 to 78 and public order rose from 64 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 274 | 28.2 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 8.0 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Public order | 75 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ashbourne; the highest is Derby (128.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Makeney (33.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ashbourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttoxeter | 941 | 64.5 | +2% |
| Makeney | 172 | 33.8 | -47% |
| Hilton (South Derbyshire) | 369 | 40.1 | -37% |
| Belper | 1,058 | 53.4 | -16% |
| Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) | 1,043 | 83.8 | +32% |
| Matlock | 1,009 | 90.2 | +42% |
| Derby | 37,063 | 128.1 | +102% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,177 | 116.2 | +83% |
Of the 2 areas within Ashbourne, Ashbourne North had the highest crime rate (67.7 per 1,000) and Ashbourne South the lowest (52.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne North | Neighbourhood | 3,633 | 246 | 67.7 |
| Ashbourne South | Neighbourhood | 7,891 | 417 | 52.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Ashbourne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near A515 | 24 |
| On or near St Johns Street | 18 |
| On or near Brookside | 16 |
| On or near Clifton Road | 15 |
| On or near Highfield Road | 15 |
| On or near Spire Close | 15 |
| On or near Brookside Meadows | 14 |
| On or near St Oswald Crescent | 14 |
Of the 537 crimes in Ashbourne with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 78 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 213 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Ashbourne has an estimated population of 9,715 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), an older population (24%, against 19%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ashbourne average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ashbourne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ashbourne a safe place to live?
Ashbourne recorded 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 895th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ashbourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 274 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Ashbourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ashbourne was up 3% on the year before: 615 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 597 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ashbourne?
About 9,715 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ashbourne?
Ashbourne is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.