Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE65 · Derbyshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hilton has less crime — 18 vs 191 incidents in February 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Hilton in February 2026 — 191 incidents compared to 18, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hilton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Vehicle crime (2), while Ilkeston has more Anti-social behaviour (24) and 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, Hilton recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 18 vs 191 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Hilton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hilton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Ilkeston had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Hilton recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 191).