Crime in Hilperton: statistics, rates and trends
159 crimes were recorded in Hilperton in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hilperton at a glance
- Crime trends in Hilperton
- Types of crime in Hilperton
- Hilperton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hilperton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hilperton
- Demographics of Hilperton
- Questions about crime in Hilperton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (72), anti-social behaviour (26) and public order (19) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,226th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hilperton | Wiltshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 159 | 31,724 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.4 | 60.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 3,506 | 523,700 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hilperton peaked in the year to August 2023 (181 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (121). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 159 | 45.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 153 | 43.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 172 | 49.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 181 | 51.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 157 | 44.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 137 | 39.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 121 | 34.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 124 | 35.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 142 | 40.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (52% below) and violence and sexual offences (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 47 to 72, while anti-social behaviour fell from 38 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 20.5 | 34.2 | +53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 7.4 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Public order | 19 | 5.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hilperton; the highest is Trowbridge Central (241.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Holt, Wiltshire (41.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hilperton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Paxcroft | 260 | 43.1 | -5% |
| Trowbridge Adcroft | 522 | 123.7 | +173% |
| Trowbridge Park | 341 | 69.1 | +52% |
| Trowbridge Central | 1,419 | 241.4 | +432% |
| Melksham Without West & Rural | 454 | 54.1 | +19% |
| Trowbridge Drynham | 632 | 110.7 | +144% |
| Holt | 237 | 41.5 | -8% |
| Trowbridge Lambrok | 334 | 61.3 | +35% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Hilperton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Fairwood Close | 11 |
| On or near Hackett Place | 11 |
| On or near Marshmead | 11 |
| On or near Faverole Way | 9 |
| On or near Leventon Place | 9 |
| On or near Trowbridge Road | 9 |
| On or near Wyke Road | 7 |
| On or near Ashton Rise | 5 |
| On or near Gibbs Leaze | 5 |
Of the 133 crimes in Hilperton with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 44 | 33.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 21.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 18.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 8.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Hilperton has an estimated population of 3,506 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hilperton average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hilperton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hilperton a safe place to live?
Hilperton recorded 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,226th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hilperton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Hilperton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hilperton was up 4% on the year before: 159 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 153 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hilperton?
About 3,506 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hilperton?
Hilperton is policed by Wiltshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.