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

For a resident of Hilton (South Derbyshire), the crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering crime roughly once every 364 days. This figure, 61.6% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflects a community where safety is a notable priority. The breakdown of crimes reveals a pattern skewed towards violent incidents: 13 out of 23 total crimes (56.5%) were violence and sexual offences, followed by criminal damage and arson (13.0%) and other theft (13.0%). This contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 38% of all crimes, suggesting Hilton’s profile may be influenced by local factors such as the timing of Bonfire Night and the transition to darker evenings in November. While the area’s low property crime rate (30.4% of total crimes) aligns with the UK trend of property offences making up around 40% of all crimes, the concentration of violent crimes highlights a need for targeted community engagement. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping and the approach of winter—may partly explain the persistence of violent incidents, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national averages. This per-capita perspective underscores that for most residents, the likelihood of experiencing crime remains minimal, though awareness of local patterns remains important for safety planning.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends for Hilton (South Derbyshire). While violent crimes decreased by 7.1% (from 14 to 13), two categories experienced sharp increases: criminal damage and arson (up 100.0% from 0 to 3) and other theft (up 100.0% from 0 to 3). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential seasonal pressures, such as the timing of Bonfire Night or increased retail activity during Black Friday. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences both declined—anti-social behaviour fell by 50.0% (from 2 to 1) and public order dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), possibly reflecting heightened community vigilance or local initiatives. Violent crimes in Hilton remain 38% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000 vs. the national 4.3 per 1,000), while criminal damage and arson are 25% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000). For residents, the most tangible insight may be the low daily crime rate: with 23 crimes reported across 30 days, the likelihood of encountering crime is roughly one in 364 residents per month. This stark contrast to the UK average underscores Hilton’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within South Derbyshire.

Comparing November 2025 to October 2025, Hilton’s crime rate fell by 11.3% (from 3.1 to 2.8 per 1,000), reflecting a continued downward trend in overall crime. This decline aligns with the UK-wide pattern of reduced crime rates during the autumn months, though Hilton’s performance is far more pronounced. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day, a figure that may feel more significant in a small built-up area with a population of 8,376. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 364 residents highlights the rarity of incidents in this community. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, provides a concrete measure of risk: for most residents, the chance of being directly affected by crime in November 2025 was minimal. The contrast with the UK average—where a resident might expect 1 crime for every 140 residents—emphasises Hilton’s position as a safer locality. However, the persistence of violent crimes at 1.6 per 1,000 (compared to the UK’s 2.6 per 1,000) suggests that while overall risk is low, targeted efforts to address specific categories like violence and sexual offences could further reduce local disparities. This comparative lens reinforces that Hilton’s crime profile, though improving, still requires attention to its unique challenges.