Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ilkeston has less crime — 191 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Ilkeston in February 2026 — 315 vs 191 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Ilkeston has more 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, Ilkeston recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 191 vs 315 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ilkeston had more Public order. Overall, Ilkeston recorded fewer total crimes (191 vs 315).