Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Branston has less crime — 13 vs 191 incidents in February 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Branston in February 2026 — 191 incidents compared to 13, a 14.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Ilkeston has more Anti-social behaviour (24) and Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 13 vs 191 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Ilkeston had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 191).