June 03, 2025 | Incident and Crime Statistics
Request Number: FOI/14726
Category: Crime/Incidents Statistics - Arrests/Detainees/Outcomes
Subject: Vandalism at Hilden Mill
Request
I am currently working on an article about Hilden Mill, focusing on a woman who worked there in the 1960s.
Given the history of vandalism and arson at the site since its closure in 2006, I would like to request information on the most recent incident known to you, along with a record of previous vandalism and arson attacks on the site.
Answer
PSNI can confirm that the last relevant incident was on 28/05/2024 where Police attended a report of a fire at Hilden mill. The fire was extensive in a single story building just after the entrance on the left. Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service believe the fire was started deliberately.
There has been approximately 35 other incidents of Arson, Criminal Damage, Theft & Anti-Social Behaviour at the site since its closure.