Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE56 · Derbyshire
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Belper has less crime — 79 vs 191 incidents in February 2026.
Ilkeston recorded notably higher crime than Belper in February 2026 — 191 vs 79 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Ilkeston has more Anti-social behaviour (24) and Public order (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Belper recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 79 vs 191 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Belper is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Ilkeston had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Belper recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 191).