Ilkeston vs Sutton in Ashfield — 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

Sutton in Ashfield

NG15 · Nottinghamshire

157

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Shoplifting33
  • Anti-social behaviour23

Sutton in Ashfield has less crime — 157 vs 218 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ilkeston saw somewhat more crime than Sutton in Ashfield in April 2026 (218 vs 157 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Ilkeston records significantly more (92 vs 52 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ilkeston or Sutton in Ashfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sutton in Ashfield recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 157 vs 218 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Ilkeston is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Ilkeston and Sutton in Ashfield?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ilkeston recorded 92 incidents of this type vs 52 in Sutton in Ashfield. Overall, Sutton in Ashfield had fewer total crimes (157 vs 218).

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