Total Crime Rate
37.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cross O The Hands area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ashbourne North , and the 120th lowest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cross O The Hands (DE56 2LT) in the last 12 months was 37.4 per 1,000 residents and was 36.9% lower than the Ashbourne North average (59.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cross O The Hands (DE56 2LT), the main crime hotspot is near Hillcliff Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
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