Hilton (South Derbyshire) Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hilton (South Derbyshire) continues to demonstrate a lower crime rate than the UK average in March 2024, with a recorded rate of 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents—41.6% below the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. This positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions within the East Midlands. The crime profile reveals a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences account for nearly 40% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (15.8%) and anti-social behaviour (13.2%). These figures align with the area's character as a small, mixed-use built-up area where public spaces and community dynamics may influence the types of crime recorded. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks moving forward, may have contributed to increased visibility in public areas, affecting both crime opportunities and reporting patterns. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Hilton is 33% below the UK average, a disparity that could reflect local policing strategies, community engagement, or demographic factors. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the breakdown highlights the need for targeted approaches to address specific issues, such as anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes, which remain areas of focus for local authorities.

March 2024 saw significant shifts in crime trends within Hilton, with public order offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents), and criminal damage and arson doubling to 6 cases—a 100% increase. These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased social gatherings as daylight hours lengthen, or changes in community activity patterns. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and other thefts fell by 40% (from 5 to 3), suggesting possible improvements in vehicle security measures or reduced opportunities for theft during the month. The area's performance against the UK average is striking: violence and sexual offences are 33% below the national rate, and anti-social behaviour is 48% below the UK average, indicating strong local efforts in these areas. However, the rate of 'other crime' is 167% above the UK average, a category that may include unclassified incidents requiring further investigation. Residents may find the 41.6% reduction in overall crime compared to the UK average particularly reassuring, though the spike in public order offences underscores the need for continued vigilance in managing community spaces.

Hilton's March 2024 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 2.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.7, reflecting a slight but sustained trend of lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in March, a figure that, when scaled to the local population, equates to one crime for every 220 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to the absence of national daily figures. The area's population of 8,376 residents means that the crime statistics translate to a relatively low personal risk, with residents statistically less likely to be directly affected by crime compared to the national average. The 41.6% gap between Hilton's rate and the UK average suggests that local factors—such as effective community policing, lower population density, or specific socioeconomic characteristics—may contribute to the area's safety. However, the 167% above-average rate for 'other crime' highlights a potential blind spot in data categorisation, which warrants closer examination. For residents, the figures reinforce the perception of Hilton as a relatively safe built-up area, though the spikes in public order and criminal damage offences suggest that targeted interventions could further enhance safety.