Crime in Hill End: statistics, rates and trends

403 crimes were recorded in Hill End in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 150 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hill End has the 2,543rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hill End was highest in the year to July 2018 (648 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (303). Over the whole period it fell 38%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hill End over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+63%) and anti-social behaviour (+22%). The largest falls were in public order (-30%) and other theft (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hill End

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hill End recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hill End

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hill End recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hill End

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hill End recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hill End

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hill End recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hill End

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hill End recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hill End

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hill End recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hill End

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hill End recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hill End

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hill End recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hill End

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hill End recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hill End

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hill End recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hill End

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hill End recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hill End

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hill End recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hill End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hill End.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hill End over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hill End over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Hill End has an estimated population of 6,565. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hill End sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hill End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.