Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE1 · Derby
1,201
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DE7 · Derbyshire
195
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ilkeston has less crime — 195 vs 1,201 incidents in April 2026.
Derby recorded substantially more crime than Ilkeston in April 2026 — 1,201 incidents compared to 195, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derby sees higher rates of Public order (137), while Ilkeston has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ilkeston recorded fewer crimes than Derby — 195 vs 1,201 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Derby is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Derby saw higher rates of Public order while Ilkeston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ilkeston recorded fewer total crimes (195 vs 1,201).