Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Matlock Bath has less crime — 41 vs 191 incidents in February 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Matlock Bath in February 2026 — 191 incidents compared to 41, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkeston sees higher rates of Public order (18), while Matlock Bath has more Shoplifting (5). 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, Matlock Bath recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 41 vs 191 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Matlock Bath is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ilkeston saw higher rates of Public order while Matlock Bath had more Shoplifting. Overall, Matlock Bath recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 191).