Bakewell vs Swarkestone — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bakewell

DE45 · Derbyshire

22

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Shoplifting4
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Swarkestone

DE73 · Derbyshire

15

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Swarkestone has less crime — 15 vs 22 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bakewell saw somewhat more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 (22 vs 15 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bakewell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Swarkestone has more Other theft (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bakewell or Swarkestone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Bakewell — 15 vs 22 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bakewell and Swarkestone?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bakewell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swarkestone had more Other theft. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 22).

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