Operated by: Derbyshire Constabulary

http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/My-Local-Police/South-Division/Erewash-LPU/IlkestonTown/IlkestonTown.aspx

This Safer Neighbourhood area covers Ilkeston Town, Larklands & Gallows. It belongs to the Ilkeston policing section.

Ilkeston Town Centre is located within the Erewash Borough Council area. It is bordered by the villages of Cossall, Awsworth and Trowell which are policed by Nottinghamshire Police. The town has an excellent location as it is central to both the cities of Derby and Nottingham, thereby providing an excellent base for commuters.

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 101

Current Priorities

Issue

1.Anti-social Behaviour – Alcohol related occurring in public spaces.
2 Retail
3.Hot Spot Patrols

Action

1. We will analyse police data to identify local hot spots for Alcohol related ASB incidents particularly focusing on Ilkeston Market Place. We will seek identities of individuals involved to tackle these issues and ensure regular high visibility patrols in designated areas are carried out to provide reassurance. Joint work with Erewash Borough Council, especially in the Public Spaces Protection Areas, will be carried out so involved individuals can be held accountable for their actions by way of enforcement penalty notices were applicable.
2.Officers to conduct regular patrols in the town centre and surrounding areas. Regular engagement visits and shopwatch meetings will be conducted with retail premises within the Ilkeston area to provide reassurance and offer crime prevention advice.
Engagement with key stakeholders such as local businesses and shop owners.
Review incident reports using police data to identify any individuals involved and take robust action to prevent deterioration of crimes and incidents being reported.
Provide reassurance and offer crime prevention advice to smaller retail premises.
3. A mixture of high visibility and plain clothes patrols in hot spot locations. Regularly review crime trend information and intelligence to identify hot spot locations and potential suspects.
Work with partners to prioritise community messaging and crime prevention advice

Upcoming Events

Stay and Chat

Stay and Chat

Where: Ilkeston Methodist Church Wilmot St Ilkeston DE78BD

When: 19 September 2025 at 10:00 - 19 September 2025 at 11:00

Ilkeston charter fair

Charter fair with funfair rides and stalls spread across car parks and closed roads throughout Ilkeston town centre.

Where: Market Place, Ilkeston

When: 15 October 2025 at 18:30 - 15 October 2025 at 23:00

Stay and Chat

Stay and Chat

Where: Ilkeston Methodist Church Wilmot St Ilkeston DE78BD

When: 17 October 2025 at 10:00 - 17 October 2025 at 11:00

Stay and Chat

Stay and Chat

Where: Ilkeston Methodist Church Wilmot St Ilkeston DE78BD

When: 14 November 2025 at 10:00 - 14 November 2025 at 11:00