Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG10 · Derbyshire
218
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NG14 · Nottinghamshire
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lowdham has less crime — 18 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.
Ilkeston recorded substantially more crime than Lowdham in April 2026 — 218 incidents compared to 18, a 12.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkeston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26) and Shoplifting (24), while Lowdham has more Other crime (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3). 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 April 2026 Police data, Lowdham recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 18 vs 218 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Lowdham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ilkeston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Lowdham had more Other crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lowdham recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 218).