Total Crime Rate
28.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Windmill Lane area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Ashbourne North , and the 90th lowest crime rate of 247 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Windmill Lane (DE6 1JA) in the last 12 months was 28.0 per 1,000 residents and was 51.0% lower than the Ashbourne North average (57.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Windmill Lane (DE6 1JA), the main crime hotspot is near Hillside Avenue. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashbourne North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillside Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Birchwood View | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Hillside Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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