Total Crime Rate
48.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Market Place area has the 17th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ashover , and the 179th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East 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 Market Place (DE55 7NG) in the last 12 months was 48.3 per 1,000 residents and was 0.5% lower than the Ashover average (48.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 26.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Market Place (DE55 7NG), the main crime hotspot is near Parks Avenue. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashover| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parks Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Paddock | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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