Crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire): statistics, rates and trends
369 crimes were recorded in Hilton (South Derbyshire) in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.1 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 Hilton (South Derbyshire) at a glance
- Crime trends in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
- Types of crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
- Hilton (South Derbyshire) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hilton (South Derbyshire)
- Streets with the most crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
- Demographics of Hilton (South Derbyshire)
- Questions about crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (173), anti-social behaviour (45) and criminal damage and arson (39) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,286th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hilton (South Derbyshire) | South Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 369 | 7,246 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.1 | 61.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,211 | 117,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire) peaked in the year to August 2023 (452 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (283). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 369 | 40.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 355 | 38.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 413 | 44.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 452 | 49.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 404 | 43.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 451 | 49.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 360 | 39.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 335 | 36.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 283 | 30.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 41 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and other theft (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 25 to 39, while anti-social behaviour fell from 56 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 18.8 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +56% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.2 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hilton (South Derbyshire); the highest is Derby (128.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Makeney (33.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hilton (South Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton upon Trent | 7,511 | 99.3 | +148% |
| Swadlincote | 2,949 | 81.6 | +104% |
| Derby | 37,063 | 128.1 | +220% |
| Woodville | 487 | 67.8 | +69% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 207 | 37.8 | -6% |
| Makeney | 172 | 33.8 | -16% |
| Uttoxeter | 941 | 64.5 | +61% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,128 | 69.9 | +75% |
Hilton is the one area listed within Hilton (South Derbyshire), with 44.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton | Neighbourhood | 11,543 | 508 | 44.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Hilton (South Derbyshire) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Clyde Street” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clyde Street | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Witham Close | 21 |
| On or near Soar Close | 18 |
| On or near Shady Grove | 13 |
| On or near Sutton Lane | 12 |
| On or near Humber Street | 10 |
| On or near Sherbourne Drive | 10 |
| On or near Derby Road | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
Of the 324 crimes in Hilton (South Derbyshire) with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 32.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Hilton (South Derbyshire) has an estimated population of 9,211 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.4%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hilton (South Derbyshire) average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hilton (South Derbyshire) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hilton (South Derbyshire) a safe place to live?
Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,286th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire) was up 4% on the year before: 369 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 355 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hilton (South Derbyshire)?
About 9,211 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hilton (South Derbyshire)?
Hilton (South Derbyshire) is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.