Total Crime Rate
24.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Pastures area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston , and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
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 The Pastures (DE72 2DQ) in the last 12 months was 24.6 per 1,000 residents and was 65.8% lower than the Aston average (71.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 4.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Pastures (DE72 2DQ), the main crime hotspot is near Wilmot Avenue. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 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 | Weston Hall Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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