Hilton (South Derbyshire) Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,376 residents, the 18 crimes recorded in December 2025 translate to one reported crime for every 465 residents. This rate of 2.2 crimes per 1,000 people places Hilton (South Derbyshire) 68.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), which Hilton's rate (0.7 per 1,000) is 73% below. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and prolonged darkness—may influence patterns, though Hilton's low overall rate suggests a stable environment. Anti-social behaviour (11.1% of total crimes) and other theft (11.1%) also feature prominently, but both remain significantly below UK averages. The area's character as a built-up rural community, likely with limited nightlife and fewer commercial hubs, may contribute to lower violent crime rates compared to urban counterparts. While festive activities could theoretically increase retail crime, the data shows no such spike in theft or burglary, indicating effective local deterrence measures or low foot traffic during the holiday period.

December saw a 53.8% drop in violence and sexual offences, falling from 13 to 6 incidents—a sharp decline that may reflect reduced public gatherings during the holiday season. This decrease aligns with the UK's seasonal trend of lower violent crime in December, though Hilton's rate remains exceptionally low. Conversely, 'other crime' increased by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents), a category that includes non-specific offences such as disorder or unclassified acts. This rise, while statistically significant, is still minimal in absolute terms. Vehicle crime also doubled (from 0 to 1), possibly linked to increased car usage during the festive period or seasonal traffic patterns. Hilton's rate for violence and sexual offences (0.7 per 1,000) is 73% below the UK average, a gap that widened compared to previous months. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (up 100% to 2 incidents) and public order offences (down 50% to 1 incident) highlight the fluctuating nature of low-level disputes during the holiday season. For residents, the most tangible insight is the 21.8% decrease in overall crime rate from November (2.8 per 1,000 to 2.2 per 1,000), suggesting sustained efforts in community safety or natural seasonal trends.

The December 2025 crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 represents a 21.8% decrease from November's rate of 2.8 per 1,000, marking a consistent downward trend over the past year. On a daily basis, Hilton recorded approximately 1 crime per day in December—a rate that, while not negligible, is far below the UK's average of roughly 2.3 crimes per day (based on the UK's 7.0 per 1,000 rate). When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of the month, one resident in every 465 experienced a reported crime. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when compared to the UK's average, where the equivalent figure would be approximately one in every 142 residents. Hilton's built-up area status within a rural district may contribute to this lower exposure, as the combination of limited commercial activity and strong community ties could deter criminal activity. The 68.6% gap between Hilton's rate and the UK average underscores the area's relative safety, though this does not necessarily reflect the quality of policing or social factors, but rather the interplay of local demographics and geography. For context, a similar-sized UK town with a comparable population might expect a significantly higher volume of reported crimes, suggesting that Hilton's crime profile is an outlier in the national context.