Ilkeston Town vs Pleasley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Ilkeston Town Derbyshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Pleasley Derbyshire Constabulary

      Ilkeston Town vs Pleasley Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Ilkeston Town
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      1,007 crimes / 12m
      ↑50.8% trend
      22% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Pleasley
      Derbyshire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ilkeston Town
      B Pleasley
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,007
      299
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      668
      290
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑50.8%
      ↑3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ilkeston Town
      B Pleasley
      Violent Crime
      379 ↑43%
      83 ↓35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      162 ↑46%
      74 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑18%
      17 ↑42%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↑111%
      18 ↑38%
      Burglary
      39 ↑63%
      19 ↑171%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      71 ↑29%
      38 ↑153%
      Drugs
      41 ↑116%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      75 ↑12%
      31 ↑3%
      Robbery
      5 ↑0%
      5
      Shoplifting
      115 ↑161%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑133%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑260%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      15 ↓17%
      5 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pleasley is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ilkeston Town safer than Pleasley?

      Ilkeston Town has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,007 crimes in the last 12 months. Pleasley has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 299 crimes. Pleasley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ilkeston Town vs Pleasley?

      Ilkeston Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of +50.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pleasley shows +3.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ilkeston Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (379 incidents). In Pleasley, it is Violent Crime (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ilkeston Town recorded 162 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pleasley recorded 74. 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 Ilkeston Town vs Pleasley?

      Violent crime in Ilkeston Town totalled 379 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 83 in Pleasley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ilkeston Town recorded 668 crimes (now 1,007, a change of +50.8%). Pleasley recorded 290 crimes previously (now 299, +3.1%).

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

      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. Ilkeston Town has a resolution rate of 22% and Pleasley has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ilkeston Town and Pleasley?

      Ilkeston Town falls within the Derbyshire Constabulary boundary. Pleasley 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 Ilkeston Town and Pleasley?

      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 Ilkeston Town or Pleasley on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.