Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B74 · Birmingham
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birmingham has less crime — 28 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Birmingham in April 2026 — 193 incidents compared to 28, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (5), 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, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 28 vs 193 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Birmingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Swadlincote had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birmingham recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 193).