Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE75 · Derbyshire
178
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE7 · Derbyshire
195
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Heanor has less crime — 178 vs 195 incidents in April 2026.
Heanor and Ilkeston recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 178 and 195 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heanor sees higher rates of Public order (12), 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, Heanor recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 178 vs 195 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Heanor saw higher rates of Public order while Ilkeston had more Shoplifting. Overall, Heanor recorded fewer total crimes (178 vs 195).