Crime Rate in Hilton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hilton

The total recorded crimes in Hilton, South Derbyshire, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hilton crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hilton, encompassing approximately 11,090 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Hilton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Prison with total crimes: 10
  • Clyde Street with total crimes: 4
  • Welland Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hilton?

To understand the safety of Hilton, we need to analyze Hilton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Hilton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 511 crimes compared to 615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hilton recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Hilton had fewer crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 581 crimes compared to 640. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Derbyshire, Hilton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hilton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hilton has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 4.24 ranking 8th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hilton crimes were 511. The crime rate of Hilton in 2024 was 46.07 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hilton were around 581 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.39 (year) or 4.37 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hilton)CrimesRank (Hilton)CrimesRank (Hilton)
Swadlincote88 31,372 11,472 1
Aston114 11,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton91 2862 4992 3
Woodville81 41,125 3940 4
Etwall37 11603 6795 5
Stenson62 6629 5708 6
Church Gresley72 5558 8547 9
Midway47 9593 7625 7
Linton49 7471 10416 10
Willington and Findern37 10441 11356 12
Seales35 12321 12393 11
Melbourne29 13234 13251 13
Repton17 14204 14240 14
Hatton12 15130 15183 15

Hilton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202520
March 202514
February 202521
January 202510
December 202417
November 202424
October 202424
September 202420
August 202413
July 202429
June 202452
May 202421

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256
January 20253
December 20245
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20243
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Hilton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hilton postcode area is presented below.

1. Prison (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
2. Clyde Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Welland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Oak Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Percy Wood Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Sutton Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Egginton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Isis Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Windermere Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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