Crime Rate in Hatton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hatton

The total recorded crimes in Hatton, South Derbyshire, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hatton crime rate of 2.72 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 Hatton, encompassing approximately 4,406 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Hatton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Ley Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Holme Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hatton?

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

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Hatton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 130 crimes compared to 615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hatton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Hatton had fewer crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 183 crimes compared to 640. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hatton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hatton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hatton has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 2.72 ranking 15th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hatton crimes were 130. The crime rate of Hatton in 2024 was 29.50 (year) or 2.46 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hatton were around 183 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.53 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hatton)CrimesRank (Hatton)CrimesRank (Hatton)
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
Hilton47 8511 9581 8
Willington and Findern37 10441 11356 12
Seales35 12321 12393 11
Melbourne29 13234 13251 13
Repton17 14204 14240 14

Hatton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hatton in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ley Croft (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Holme Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Derby Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sawpit Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Church Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hassall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Peters Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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