Total Crime Rate
42.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Adlington Avenue area has the 19th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ashover , and the 161st lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East 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 Adlington Avenue (S42 6NQ) in the last 12 months was 42.2 per 1,000 residents and was 13.1% lower than the Ashover average (48.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 24.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -48.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 103.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Adlington Avenue (S42 6NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Emes Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 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 | Other crime | Adlington Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Rise | Under investigation |
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