Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE7 · Derbyshire
195
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE5 · Derbyshire
196
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ilkeston has less crime — 195 vs 196 incidents in April 2026.
Ilkeston and Ripley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 195 and 196 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkeston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Ripley has more Criminal damage & arson (20). 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, Ilkeston recorded fewer crimes than Ripley — 195 vs 196 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Ripley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ilkeston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ripley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ilkeston recorded fewer total crimes (195 vs 196).