Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NG10 · Derbyshire
263
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NG2 · Nottinghamshire
257
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
West Bridgford has less crime — 257 vs 263 incidents in February 2026.
Ilkeston and West Bridgford recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 263 and 257 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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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Based on February 2026 Police data, West Bridgford recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 257 vs 263 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Ilkeston is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Ilkeston recorded 84 incidents of this type vs 71 in West Bridgford. Total crime levels were broadly similar.