Crime in Hillfields: statistics, rates and trends

1,474 crimes were recorded in Hillfields in the 12 months to July 2026, 112.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 613 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hillfields has the 953rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hillfields was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,474 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (816). Over the whole period it rose 44%, 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 Hillfields 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+123%) and burglary (+47%). The largest falls were in other crime (-35%) and robbery (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hillfields

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hillfields recorded 613 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hillfields

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hillfields recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hillfields

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hillfields recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 123% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hillfields

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hillfields recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hillfields

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hillfields recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hillfields

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hillfields recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hillfields

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hillfields recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hillfields

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hillfields recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hillfields

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hillfields recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hillfields

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hillfields recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Hillfields

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hillfields recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hillfields

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hillfields recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hillfields

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hillfields recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hillfields

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hillfields recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Hillfields over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hillfields 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.

Hillfields has an estimated population of 13,070. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hillfields sits in decile 4.2, more 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 Hillfields. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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