Borrowash and Ockbrook vs Ilkeston Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Borrowash and Ockbrook Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Ilkeston Town Derbyshire Constabulary

      Borrowash and Ockbrook vs Ilkeston Town Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Borrowash and Ockbrook
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      283 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      35% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Ilkeston Town
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,007 crimes / 12m
      ↑50.8% trend
      22% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Borrowash and Ockbrook
      B Ilkeston Town
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      283
      1,007
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      333
      668
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15%
      ↑50.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      22%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Borrowash and Ockbrook
      B Ilkeston Town
      Violent Crime
      124 ↓22%
      379 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓17%
      162 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑6%
      39 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓4%
      38 ↑111%
      Burglary
      23 ↑10%
      39 ↑63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓36%
      71 ↑29%
      Drugs
      6 ↑50%
      41 ↑116%
      Public Order
      17 ↓37%
      75 ↑12%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑11%
      115 ↑161%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      18 ↑260%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑50%
      15 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Borrowash and Ockbrook is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Borrowash and Ockbrook safer than Ilkeston Town?

      Borrowash and Ockbrook has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 283 crimes in the last 12 months. Ilkeston Town has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,007 crimes. Borrowash and Ockbrook scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Borrowash and Ockbrook vs Ilkeston Town?

      Borrowash and Ockbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ilkeston Town shows +50.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Borrowash and Ockbrook and Ilkeston Town?

      In Borrowash and Ockbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Ilkeston Town, it is Violent Crime (379 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Borrowash and Ockbrook and Ilkeston Town?

      Borrowash and Ockbrook recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ilkeston Town recorded 162. 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 Borrowash and Ockbrook vs Ilkeston Town?

      Violent crime in Borrowash and Ockbrook totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 379 in Ilkeston Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Borrowash and Ockbrook and Ilkeston Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Borrowash and Ockbrook recorded 333 crimes (now 283, a change of -15%). Ilkeston Town recorded 668 crimes previously (now 1,007, +50.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Borrowash and Ockbrook and Ilkeston Town?

      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. Borrowash and Ockbrook has a resolution rate of 35% and Ilkeston Town has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Borrowash and Ockbrook and Ilkeston Town?

      Borrowash and Ockbrook falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Ilkeston Town 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 Borrowash and Ockbrook and Ilkeston Town?

      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 Borrowash and Ockbrook or Ilkeston Town on a crime map?

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

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