Hilton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 saw Hilton (South Derbyshire) maintain a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1. This relatively low rate, sustained despite a 39.5% month-on-month increase, reflects the area’s broader safety profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41% of all reported incidents—24% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 15.4%, also significantly lower than the national average of 1.1 per 1,000. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the subdued levels of outdoor crimes such as shoplifting and public order offences, which fell by 66.7% and 50% respectively compared to January. However, the sharp rise in property-related crimes, particularly other theft and burglary, suggests a realignment in criminal activity that could be influenced by factors such as increased indoor activity or changes in local policing strategies. The area’s built-up nature within South Derbyshire, likely shaped by its proximity to Derby and the surrounding rural landscape, may also play a role in the balance between property and violent crime. While the overall crime rate remains low, the upward trend in specific categories underscores the need for continued monitoring of local patterns.

February 2024 marked a significant rise in specific crime categories, with other theft and burglary each doubling from January’s figures—other theft surged by 400% (1 to 5) and burglary by 100% (0 to 5). These jumps, though still below UK averages for burglary (100% above), suggest a possible shift in criminal focus. Conversely, shoplifting and public order offences both declined sharply, with shoplifting falling by two-thirds (3 to 1) and public order by half (2 to 1). This contrast highlights a potential reallocation of criminal activity toward property-related crimes, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 41% of all crimes—24% below the UK average. For residents, the sharp increase in burglary is a key data point to consider, as it indicates a specific vulnerability in property security that may require targeted measures.

Hilton's crime rate in February 2024 rose by 39.5% compared to January 2024, moving from 3.3 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still well below the UK average of 7.1, reflects a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 29-day month, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When scaled to the population of 8,376, the monthly exposure rate means that one resident in every 215 experienced a crime during the month—a statistic that highlights the relative safety of the area even as crime rises. This context is crucial for residents assessing risk: while the absolute number of crimes remains small, the upward trend suggests a potential realignment in local crime dynamics that warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Hilton’s crime profile, though modest, is not immune to fluctuations that could signal broader shifts in community activity or policing priorities.