Leen Valley vs Ilkeston Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Leen Valley Nottinghamshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Ilkeston Rural Derbyshire Constabulary

      Leen Valley vs Ilkeston Rural Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Leen Valley
      Nottinghamshire Police
      2,685 crimes / 12m
      ↑182.6% trend
      28.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Leen Valley
      B Ilkeston Rural
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,685
      218
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      950
      382
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑182.6%
      ↓42.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leen Valley
      B Ilkeston Rural
      Violent Crime
      938 ↑213%
      95 ↓39%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      322 ↑148%
      32 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      174 ↑278%
      18 ↓38%
      Vehicle Crime
      143 ↑147%
      9 ↓65%
      Burglary
      64 ↑33%
      15 ↓42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      238 ↑231%
      12 ↓63%
      Drugs
      99 ↑175%
      8 ↓27%
      Public Order
      170 ↑204%
      16 ↓30%
      Robbery
      61 ↑281%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      306 ↑143%
      7 ↓42%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      47 ↑422%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↑283%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      65 ↑103%
      4 ↓78%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ilkeston Rural is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leen Valley safer than Ilkeston Rural?

      Leen Valley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,685 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 Leen Valley vs Ilkeston Rural?

      Leen Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +182.6% — 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 Leen Valley and Ilkeston Rural?

      In Leen Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (938 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 Leen Valley and Ilkeston Rural?

      Leen Valley recorded 322 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 Leen Valley vs Ilkeston Rural?

      Violent crime in Leen Valley totalled 938 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 Leen Valley and Ilkeston Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leen Valley recorded 950 crimes (now 2,685, a change of +182.6%). Ilkeston Rural recorded 382 crimes previously (now 218, -42.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leen Valley 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. Leen Valley has a resolution rate of 28.8% and Ilkeston Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leen Valley and Ilkeston Rural?

      Leen Valley falls within the Nottinghamshire Police 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 Leen Valley 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 Leen Valley or Ilkeston Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leen Valley 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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