Barlborough vs Ilkeston Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    70/100
    Barlborough Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Ilkeston Rural Derbyshire Constabulary

      Barlborough vs Ilkeston Rural Results

      A
      70/100
      Safe
      Barlborough
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      195 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.9% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Ilkeston Rural
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      342 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barlborough
      B Ilkeston Rural
      Safety Score
      70/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      195
      342
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      205
      333
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.9%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      12.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barlborough
      B Ilkeston Rural
      Violent Crime
      62 ↑22%
      145 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↑14%
      46 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓29%
      26 ↓19%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↓36%
      23 ↑44%
      Burglary
      17 ↑183%
      23 ↓12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      12 ↓40%
      17 ↓54%
      Drugs
      2 ↓71%
      15 ↑200%
      Public Order
      21 ↑17%
      20 ↓29%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓40%
      15 ↑400%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      8 ↓47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barlborough is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barlborough safer than Ilkeston Rural?

      Barlborough has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) and recorded 195 crimes in the last 12 months. Ilkeston Rural has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 342 crimes. Barlborough scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barlborough vs Ilkeston Rural?

      Barlborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ilkeston Rural shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Barlborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (62 incidents). In Ilkeston Rural, it is Violent Crime (145 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Barlborough recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ilkeston Rural recorded 46. 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 Barlborough vs Ilkeston Rural?

      Violent crime in Barlborough totalled 62 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 145 in Ilkeston Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barlborough recorded 205 crimes (now 195, a change of -4.9%). Ilkeston Rural recorded 333 crimes previously (now 342, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barlborough 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. Barlborough has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Ilkeston Rural has 12.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barlborough and Ilkeston Rural?

      Barlborough 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 Barlborough 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 Barlborough or Ilkeston Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barlborough 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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