Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE65 · Derbyshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hilton has less crime — 18 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Matlock Bath recorded notably higher crime than Hilton in February 2026 — 41 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hilton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Vehicle crime (2), while Matlock Bath has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Shoplifting (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hilton recorded fewer crimes than Matlock Bath — 18 vs 41 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Hilton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hilton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Matlock Bath had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Hilton recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 41).