Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE73 · Derbyshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swarkestone has less crime — 4 vs 191 incidents in February 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in February 2026 — 191 incidents compared to 4, a 47.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkeston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24) and Public order (18), while Swarkestone has more Criminal damage & arson (1). 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, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 4 vs 191 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ilkeston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Swarkestone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 191).