Alvaston South vs Ilkeston Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Alvaston South Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Ilkeston Rural Derbyshire Constabulary

      Alvaston South vs Ilkeston Rural Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Alvaston South
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      3,281 crimes / 12m
      ↑103.5% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Ilkeston Rural
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↓42.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alvaston South
      B Ilkeston Rural
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,281
      218
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,612
      382
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑103.5%
      ↓42.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alvaston South
      B Ilkeston Rural
      Violent Crime
      1,460 ↑103%
      95 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      399 ↑111%
      32 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      145 ↑49%
      18 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      111 ↑66%
      9 ↓65%
      Burglary
      76 ↑36%
      15 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      235 ↑135%
      12 ↓63%
      Drugs
      107 ↑182%
      8 ↓27%
      Public Order
      272 ↑55%
      16 ↓30%
      Robbery
      35 ↑84%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      295 ↑288%
      7 ↓42%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      43 ↑153%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      64 ↑73%
      4 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ilkeston Rural is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alvaston South safer than Ilkeston Rural?

      Alvaston South has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,281 crimes in the last 12 months. Ilkeston Rural has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 218 crimes. Ilkeston Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alvaston South vs Ilkeston Rural?

      Alvaston South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +103.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ilkeston Rural shows -42.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alvaston South and Ilkeston Rural?

      In Alvaston South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,460 incidents). In Ilkeston Rural, it is Violent Crime (95 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alvaston South and Ilkeston Rural?

      Alvaston South recorded 399 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ilkeston Rural recorded 32. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Alvaston South vs Ilkeston Rural?

      Violent crime in Alvaston South totalled 1,460 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Ilkeston Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alvaston South and Ilkeston Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alvaston South recorded 1,612 crimes (now 3,281, a change of +103.5%). Ilkeston Rural recorded 382 crimes previously (now 218, -42.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alvaston South and Ilkeston Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alvaston South has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Ilkeston Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alvaston South and Ilkeston Rural?

      Alvaston South falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Ilkeston Rural is covered by Derbyshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alvaston South and Ilkeston Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Alvaston South or Ilkeston Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alvaston South and Ilkeston Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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