Fairfield vs Ilkeston Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Fairfield Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Ilkeston Town Derbyshire Constabulary

      Fairfield vs Ilkeston Town Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Fairfield
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      697 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      16.3% 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 Fairfield
      B Ilkeston Town
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      697
      1,007
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      725
      668
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.9%
      ↑50.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.3%
      22%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fairfield
      B Ilkeston Town
      Violent Crime
      279 ↓14%
      379 ↑43%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      93 ↓16%
      162 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑3%
      39 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑75%
      38 ↑111%
      Burglary
      28 ↑40%
      39 ↑63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      78 ↑37%
      71 ↑29%
      Drugs
      14 ↓22%
      41 ↑116%
      Public Order
      74 ↑9%
      75 ↑12%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑2%
      115 ↑161%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓75%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑150%
      18 ↑260%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓35%
      15 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fairfield is the safer choice — scoring 19/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fairfield safer than Ilkeston Town?

      Fairfield has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 697 crimes in the last 12 months. Ilkeston Town has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,007 crimes. Fairfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fairfield vs Ilkeston Town?

      Fairfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.9% — 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 Fairfield and Ilkeston Town?

      In Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (279 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 Fairfield and Ilkeston Town?

      Fairfield recorded 93 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 Fairfield vs Ilkeston Town?

      Violent crime in Fairfield totalled 279 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 Fairfield and Ilkeston Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fairfield recorded 725 crimes (now 697, a change of -3.9%). Ilkeston Town recorded 668 crimes previously (now 1,007, +50.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fairfield 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. Fairfield has a resolution rate of 16.3% and Ilkeston Town has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fairfield and Ilkeston Town?

      Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield or Ilkeston Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fairfield 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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