Total Crime Rate
75.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brookside Meadows area has the 12th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Ashbourne North , and the 49th highest crime rate of 248 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 Brookside Meadows (DE6 1RQ) in the last 12 months was 75.1 per 1,000 residents and was 26.8% higher 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 42.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brookside Meadows (DE6 1RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Brookside. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashbourne North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brookside | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brookside Meadows | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brookside | Under investigation |
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