Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE45 · Derbyshire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bakewell has less crime — 22 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Bakewell in April 2026 — 193 incidents compared to 22, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bakewell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Swadlincote has more Public order (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bakewell recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 22 vs 193 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Bakewell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bakewell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Bakewell recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 193).