Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE1 · Derby
1,080
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE65 · Derbyshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hilton has less crime — 18 vs 1,080 incidents in February 2026.
Derby recorded substantially more crime than Hilton in February 2026 — 1,080 incidents compared to 18, a 60.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derby sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (127) and Drugs (125), while Hilton has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Vehicle crime (2). Derby sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hilton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hilton recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 18 vs 1,080 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Hilton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Derby saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Hilton had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hilton recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 1,080).