Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG10 · Derbyshire
263
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NG14 · Nottinghamshire
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lowdham has less crime — 23 vs 263 incidents in February 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Lowdham in February 2026 — 263 incidents compared to 23, a 11.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkeston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (50) and Anti-social behaviour (50), while Lowdham has more Other crime (3) and Drugs (2). Ilkeston sits above the national average for recorded crime while Lowdham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Lowdham recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 23 vs 263 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Lowdham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ilkeston saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Lowdham had more Other crime and Drugs. Overall, Lowdham recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 263).