Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 159 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote saw somewhat more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 (193 vs 159 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), 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 — 159 vs 193 incidents. That is 18% 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 (159 vs 193).