Burton upon Trent vs Ilkeston — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burton upon Trent

DE14 · Staffordshire

319

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences123
  • Anti-social behaviour39
  • Shoplifting38

Ilkeston

DE7 · Derbyshire

195

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Shoplifting26

Ilkeston has less crime — 195 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Ilkeston in April 2026 — 319 vs 195 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Burton upon Trent records significantly more (123 vs 74 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Ilkeston safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ilkeston recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 195 vs 319 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Burton upon Trent and Ilkeston?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent recorded 123 incidents of this type vs 74 in Ilkeston. Overall, Ilkeston had fewer total crimes (195 vs 319).

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