Burton upon Trent vs Ilkeston — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Burton upon Trent

DE15 · Staffordshire

145

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Shoplifting21
  • Anti-social behaviour19

Ilkeston

DE7 · Derbyshire

195

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Burton upon Trent has less crime — 145 vs 195 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ilkeston saw somewhat more crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 (195 vs 145 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 145 vs 195 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.

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 55 incidents of this type vs 74 in Ilkeston. Overall, Burton upon Trent had fewer total crimes (145 vs 195).

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