Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE56 · Derbyshire
93
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Belper has less crime — 93 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote recorded notably higher crime than Belper in April 2026 — 193 vs 93 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Swadlincote has more Anti-social behaviour (23). 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, Belper recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 93 vs 193 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Belper is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Belper recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 193).