Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE1 · Derby
1,080
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ilkeston has less crime — 191 vs 1,080 incidents in February 2026.
Derby recorded substantially more crime than Ilkeston in February 2026 — 1,080 incidents compared to 191, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derby sees higher rates of Drugs (125), while Ilkeston has more 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, Ilkeston recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 191 vs 1,080 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Derby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Derby saw higher rates of Drugs while Ilkeston had more Public order. Overall, Ilkeston recorded fewer total crimes (191 vs 1,080).