Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Branston has less crime — 7 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 193 incidents compared to 7, a 27.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Other theft (1), 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, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 7 vs 193 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Other theft while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 193).