Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
170
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 170 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham and Swadlincote recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 170 and 193 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 170 vs 193 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (170 vs 193).