Crime in Ilkeston: statistics, rates and trends
4,600 crimes were recorded in Ilkeston in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ilkeston at a glance
- Crime trends in Ilkeston
- Types of crime in Ilkeston
- Ilkeston compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ilkeston
- Streets with the most crime in Ilkeston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ilkeston
- Demographics of Ilkeston
- Questions about crime in Ilkeston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,066), anti-social behaviour (624) and public order (422) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 221st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ilkeston | Erewash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,600 | 10,472 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.5 | 91.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 40,161 | 114,253 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ilkeston of any year here (4,600 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,600 | 114.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,691 | 116.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,569 | 138.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,716 | 142.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,580 | 138.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,606 | 139.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 5,666 | 141.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,302 | 132.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,794 | 119.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 394 |
| July 2026 | 429 |
| June 2026 | 351 |
| May 2026 | 434 |
| April 2026 | 380 |
| March 2026 | 370 |
| February 2026 | 323 |
| January 2026 | 380 |
| December 2025 | 358 |
| November 2025 | 396 |
| October 2025 | 417 |
| September 2025 | 368 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ilkeston recorded notably more public order (58% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (50% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (26% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (64% below) and robbery (29% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 377 to 313 and other crime fell from 95 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,066 | 51.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 624 | 15.5 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Public order | 422 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 344 | 8.6 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 313 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 218 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 145 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Burglary | 136 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Drugs | 131 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +11% |
| Other crime | 80 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 49 | 1.2 | 1.0 | +11% |
| Robbery | 39 | 1.0 | 1.4 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ilkeston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood | 1,792 | 91.2 | -20% |
| Stapleford | 1,287 | 81.2 | -29% |
| Nuthall and Watnall | 639 | 61.1 | -47% |
| Heanor | 2,543 | 109.8 | -4% |
| Sandiacre | 726 | 78.3 | -32% |
| Beeston (Broxtowe) | 4,569 | 85.3 | -26% |
| Borrowash | 330 | 46.4 | -60% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 237 | 45.0 | -61% |
Of the 7 areas within Ilkeston, Little Hallam had the highest crime rate (151.3 per 1,000) and Shipley View the lowest (31.7), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hallam | Neighbourhood | 4,304 | 651 | 151.3 |
| Larklands | Neighbourhood | 7,531 | 1,137 | 151.0 |
| Awsworth Road | Neighbourhood | 7,537 | 1,129 | 149.8 |
| Cotmanhay | Neighbourhood | 4,302 | 550 | 127.8 |
| Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale | Neighbourhood | 6,012 | 492 | 81.8 |
| Hallam Fields | Neighbourhood | 6,748 | 523 | 77.5 |
| Shipley View | Neighbourhood | 3,727 | 118 | 31.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Ilkeston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (309).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 309 |
| On or near Market Place | 167 |
| On or near Parking Area | 147 |
| On or near Coronation Street | 127 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 74 |
| On or near Wallsend Close | 68 |
| On or near Walnut Close | 68 |
| On or near Albany Street | 55 |
| On or near Kensington Street | 52 |
Of the 3,976 crimes in Ilkeston with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 624 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,633 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,080 | 27.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 493 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 193 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 180 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 152 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 131 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 49 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 23 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Ilkeston has an estimated population of 40,161 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ilkeston average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ilkeston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ilkeston a safe place to live?
Ilkeston recorded 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 221st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Ilkeston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,066 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (624).
Is crime in Ilkeston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ilkeston was down 2% on the year before: 4,600 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,691 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ilkeston?
About 40,161 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ilkeston?
Ilkeston is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.