Crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire): statistics, rates and trends
369 crimes were recorded in Hilton (South Derbyshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
- Questions about crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
- About this data
369 crimes were recorded in Hilton (South Derbyshire) in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 171 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hilton (South Derbyshire) has the 1,302nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hilton (South Derbyshire) | South Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 369 | 7,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.1 | 61.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,211 | 117,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire) was highest in the year to July 2021 (458 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (301). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 369 | 40.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 353 | 38.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 424 | 46.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 455 | 49.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 390 | 42.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 458 | 49.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 352 | 38.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 326 | 35.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 301 | 32.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hilton (South Derbyshire) 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 (+41%).
The largest falls were in public order (-22%) and anti-social behaviour (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 171 | 18.6 | 0.54 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 4.1 | 0.61 | +41% |
| Public order | 29 | 3.1 | 0.47 | -22% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -13% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 0.49 | +129% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +367% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 0.36 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 367% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hilton (South Derbyshire)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hilton (South Derbyshire) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 towns closest to Hilton (South Derbyshire), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hilton (South Derbyshire).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hilton (South Derbyshire) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton upon Trent | 7,555 | 99.9 | +149% |
| Swadlincote | 2,951 | 81.6 | +104% |
| Derby | 36,891 | 127.5 | +218% |
| Woodville | 494 | 68.7 | +72% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 213 | 38.9 | -3% |
| Makeney | 168 | 33.0 | -18% |
| Uttoxeter | 959 | 65.7 | +64% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,077 | 66.8 | +67% |
1 areas within Hilton (South Derbyshire), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hilton had the highest rate (44.6 per 1,000) and Hilton the lowest (44.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton | Neighbourhood | 11,543 | 515 | 44.6 |
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 Hilton (South Derbyshire) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Clyde Street | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Witham Close | 21 |
| On or near Soar Close | 19 |
| On or near Shady Grove | 12 |
| On or near Sutton Lane | 12 |
| On or near Humber Street | 11 |
| On or near Utah Close | 10 |
| On or near Welland Road | 10 |
| On or near Derby Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hilton (South Derbyshire) 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 130 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 27.6% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 14.1% |
| Not recorded | 46 | 12.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Hilton (South Derbyshire) has an estimated population of 9,211. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hilton (South Derbyshire) sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hilton (South Derbyshire) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
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 July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (46).
Is crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hilton (South Derbyshire) was up 5% on the year before: 369 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 353 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hilton (South Derbyshire)?
Hilton (South Derbyshire) is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Hilton (South Derbyshire). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.