Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN2 · Doncaster
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NG10 · Derbyshire
263
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Ilkeston has less crime — 263 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Doncaster and Ilkeston recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 290 and 263 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Doncaster sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (25), while Ilkeston has more Anti-social behaviour (50). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ilkeston recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 263 vs 290 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Doncaster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Doncaster saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ilkeston had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ilkeston recorded fewer total crimes (263 vs 290).