Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE7 · Derbyshire
195
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Branston has less crime — 7 vs 195 incidents in April 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 195 incidents compared to 7, a 27.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Ilkeston has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 7 vs 195 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Other theft while Ilkeston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 195).