Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE21 · Derby
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Derby has less crime — 168 vs 191 incidents in February 2026.
Derby and Ilkeston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 168 and 191 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Derby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (12), 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, Derby recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 168 vs 191 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Derby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ilkeston had more Public order. Overall, Derby recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 191).