Ilkeston vs Nottingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ilkeston

NG10 · Derbyshire

218

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Shoplifting24

Nottingham

NG1 · Nottingham

1,590

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences418
  • Shoplifting256
  • Anti-social behaviour253

Ilkeston has less crime — 218 vs 1,590 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Nottingham recorded substantially more crime than Ilkeston in April 2026 — 1,590 incidents compared to 218, a 7.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Nottingham records significantly more (418 vs 92 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ilkeston or Nottingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ilkeston recorded fewer crimes than Nottingham — 218 vs 1,590 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Nottingham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Ilkeston and Nottingham?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ilkeston recorded 92 incidents of this type vs 418 in Nottingham. Overall, Ilkeston had fewer total crimes (218 vs 1,590).

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