Crime Rate in Hilton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hilton

The total recorded crimes in Hilton, South Derbyshire, UK in February 2026 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hilton crime rate of 4.15 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Hilton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Park Avenue 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hilton)CrimesRank (Hilton)CrimesRank (Hilton)
SwadlincoteNA NA1,372 11,472 1
AstonNA NA1,168 21,103 2
Newhall and StantonNA NA862 4992 3
WoodvilleNA NA1,125 3940 4
EtwallNA NA603 6795 5
StensonNA NA629 5708 6
MidwayNA NA593 7625 7
Church GresleyNA NA558 8547 9
LintonNA NA471 10416 10
SealesNA NA321 12393 11
Willington and FindernNA NA441 11356 12
MelbourneNA NA234 13251 13
ReptonNA NA204 14240 14
HattonNA NA130 15183 15

Hilton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202620
December 202513
November 202518
October 202525
September 202515
August 202526
July 202525
June 202534
May 202524
April 202520
March 202514
February 202521

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
September 20254
August 20251
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20255
November 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20258
August 20254
July 20259
June 202515
May 20259
April 20252
March 20256

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20254
August 20251
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
August 20252
June 20252
February 20251

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

High Crime Locations Hilton in February 2026

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Park Avenue (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Sutton Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oldfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Marston Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Churchill Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. New Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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