Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG12 · Nottinghamshire
26
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NG10 · Derbyshire
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cotgrave has less crime — 26 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Cotgrave in April 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 26, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cotgrave sees higher rates of Other crime (2), while Ilkeston has more Shoplifting (24). Cotgrave is below the national average while Ilkeston is above, making Cotgrave the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cotgrave recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 26 vs 218 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Cotgrave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cotgrave saw higher rates of Other crime while Ilkeston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cotgrave recorded fewer total crimes (26 vs 218).