Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE73 · Derbyshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swarkestone has less crime — 4 vs 13 incidents in February 2026.
Branston recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in February 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 4, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (2) and Other theft (1), while Swarkestone has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Branston — 4 vs 13 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Swarkestone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 13).