Barkby vs Swarkestone — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Barkby

LE7 · Leicestershire

63

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson8

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 63 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Barkby recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 — 63 incidents compared to 15, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barkby sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), 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 Barkby or Swarkestone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Barkby — 15 vs 63 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barkby saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swarkestone had more Other theft. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 63).

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