Total Crime Rate
91.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northborough Way area has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston , and the 75th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Northborough Way (DE24 5AR) in the last 12 months was 91.5 per 1,000 residents and was 27.2% higher than the Aston average (71.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 20.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 49.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northborough Way (DE24 5AR), the main crime hotspot is near Astwell Gardens. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marisco Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greystoke Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greystoke Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Netley Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sandal Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sandal Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowton Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Holt Way | — |
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