Hilton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hilton (South Derbyshire) maintained a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 in September 2023, 38.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked improvement underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks, though seasonal factors may have influenced specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.2% of total crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.5% and public order offences at 17.1%. The dominance of violent crime aligns with the area’s character as a small built-up area within a rural district, where social interactions in local hubs may contribute to such incidents. The transition into September, with the return of students and the start of the academic term, may have intensified social pressures, though the overall rate remains far below national averages. Property crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, were lower than UK rates, with shoplifting at 64% below the national average. This could reflect the area’s limited retail presence compared to urban centres, though the doubling of shoplifting incidents in September hints at evolving challenges. The relatively high proportion of public order offences, 29% above the UK average, may indicate local differences in policing focus or community dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. Overall, Hilton’s crime picture illustrates a balance between consistent low-level crime and occasional spikes, with the area’s rural context playing a defining role in shaping these patterns.

September 2023 saw a 100% rise in shoplifting, with incidents doubling from one to two. This increase may partly explain a shift in property crime dynamics, though overall property crimes remained low at nine. Conversely, burglary and other theft both declined, with burglary dropping 66.7% from three to one. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, fell slightly by 12.5%, though it still remained 25% below the UK average. Possession of weapons and drug-related offences both surged from zero to one and zero to two respectively, marking a stark contrast to previous months. These spikes, while small in absolute terms, suggest evolving challenges in public safety. The category of public order offences, however, showed a 29% increase above the UK average, highlighting a regional discrepancy that may reflect local social dynamics or policing priorities.

Hilton’s crime rate in September 2023 rose 17.0% from the previous month’s 4.2 per 1,000 to 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a modest uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in a relatively small population. When scaled to the local population of 8,376, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 204 residents — a statistic that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the importance of community vigilance. This rate remains far below the UK average, but the increase from August suggests seasonal factors may be influencing local patterns. The transition into autumn, with shorter evenings and the start of the academic term, could contribute to shifts in crime types, particularly in public spaces and social hubs.