Crap Towns / Ashbourne / Criminal damage
How bad is criminal damage in Ashbourne?
The police recorded 4.8 crimes of criminal damage and arson per 1,000 people a year in Ashbourne from September 2023 to August 2026, 31% lower than the typical town's 7.0. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 5.4, up from 4.3 in the 12 months to August 2024.
| Period | Here | Typical town |
|---|---|---|
| September 2023 to August 2024 | 4.3 | 7.3 |
| September 2024 to August 2025 | 4.7 | 6.9 |
| September 2025 to August 2026 | 5.4 | 6.6 |
| Town | Distance | Crimes per 1,000 people a year |
|---|---|---|
| Derby | 20.9 km | 8.8 |
| Ripley | 22.4 km | 8.8 |
| Leek | 22.7 km | 6.9 |
| Burton upon Trent | 24.2 km | 6.5 |
| Matlock | 18.7 km | 5.7 |
| Cheadle | 18.0 km | 5.1 |
| Ashbourne | – | 4.8 |
| Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook | 23.3 km | 4.7 |
| Uttoxeter | 15.9 km | 4.6 |
| Belper | 17.1 km | 4.1 |
| Hilton | 17.2 km | 3.3 |
| The typical town | – | 7.0 |