Crime in Hilperton: statistics, rates and trends

150 crimes were recorded in Hilperton in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 67 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hilperton has the 3,343rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hilperton was highest in the year to July 2023 (187 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (119). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 Hilperton 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 violence and sexual offences (+34%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hilperton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hilperton recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 44.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hilperton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hilperton recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hilperton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hilperton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hilperton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hilperton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hilperton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hilperton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hilperton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hilperton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hilperton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hilperton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hilperton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hilperton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hilperton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hilperton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hilperton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hilperton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Hilperton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hilperton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Hilperton over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hilperton 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.

Hilperton has an estimated population of 3,506. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hilperton sits in decile 8.7, 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 Hilperton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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