Ilkeston Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Ilkeston recorded 443 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents—38.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate translates to a significant volume of crime for a population of 39,422, with 443 incidents representing a local burden that is higher than the national benchmark. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.6% of all reported incidents. This category alone was 84% above the UK average, highlighting a marked disparity in violent crime trends compared to other areas. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 14.0% of the total, with a 24% increase over the UK average. These figures suggest that Ilkeston faces persistent challenges in managing public order and interpersonal conflicts. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may have contributed to the elevated levels of violence and anti-social behaviour, as darker evenings could encourage more clandestine or confrontational activities. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences also showed notable deviations from the UK average, with shoplifting being 53% above and public order offences 61% above. These trends may be influenced by the area's retail landscape or the presence of high-traffic zones that attract opportunistic offenders. The overall crime rate, while stable compared to September, remains a pressing concern for local authorities and residents, requiring targeted interventions to address the underlying factors driving these statistics.

October 2024 saw a 166.7% increase in robbery cases, rising from 3 to 8, marking one of the most significant month-on-month jumps in the dataset. This spike could be linked to seasonal factors, such as Halloween-related disturbances or increased foot traffic in local areas. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, possibly reflecting heightened vigilance during darker evenings or targeted policing efforts. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.6% of all incidents, significantly above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (84% higher). This stark contrast underscores Ilkeston's unique challenges in managing violent crime, which may be influenced by local dynamics such as social interactions in public spaces or the area's demographic profile. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 20.8%, due to increased retail security measures or seasonal adjustments in consumer behaviour.

Ilkeston's crime rate in October 2024 remained stable at 11.2 per 1,000 residents, a 1.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.4. This suggests a relatively consistent pattern of criminal activity over the past two months, with no major spikes or drops. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 14 crimes per day, translating to a local exposure rate of one crime for every 89 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 39,422, this highlights that the area's crime burden is higher than the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000. The consistency in the monthly rate may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and Halloween activities, which could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and violent crime. However, the stable rate contrasts with the sharp increases in specific categories like robbery, which rose by 166.7%, indicating that while overall trends are flat, certain types of crime are intensifying.