Ashbourne vs Hope Valley

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Ashbourne Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Hope Valley Derbyshire Constabulary

      Ashbourne vs Hope Valley Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Ashbourne
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      590 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.7% trend
      13.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Hope Valley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      240 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashbourne
      B Hope Valley
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      590
      240
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      569
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.7%
      ↓1.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashbourne
      B Hope Valley
      Violent Crime
      262 ↓3%
      55 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↑37%
      64 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓26%
      22 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓8%
      25 ↓7%
      Burglary
      19 ↓14%
      12 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑44%
      23 ↓18%
      Drugs
      15 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      65 ↑8%
      15 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑30%
      4
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓25%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓33%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓33%
      9 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hope Valley is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashbourne safer than Hope Valley?

      Ashbourne has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 590 crimes in the last 12 months. Hope Valley has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 240 crimes. Hope Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashbourne vs Hope Valley?

      Ashbourne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hope Valley shows -1.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashbourne and Hope Valley?

      In Ashbourne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (262 incidents). In Hope Valley, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (64 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashbourne and Hope Valley?

      Ashbourne recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hope Valley recorded 64. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ashbourne vs Hope Valley?

      Violent crime in Ashbourne totalled 262 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 55 in Hope Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashbourne and Hope Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashbourne recorded 569 crimes (now 590, a change of +3.7%). Hope Valley recorded 244 crimes previously (now 240, -1.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashbourne and Hope Valley?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ashbourne has a resolution rate of 13.8% and Hope Valley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashbourne and Hope Valley?

      Ashbourne falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Hope Valley is covered by Derbyshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashbourne and Hope Valley?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ashbourne or Hope Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashbourne and Hope Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.