Burton upon Trent vs Swadlincote — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burton upon Trent

DE14 · Staffordshire

319

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences123
  • Anti-social behaviour39
  • Shoplifting38

Swadlincote

DE11 · Derbyshire

193

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Public order21

Swadlincote has less crime — 193 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Swadlincote in April 2026 — 319 vs 193 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Swadlincote safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swadlincote recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 193 vs 319 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Burton upon Trent and Swadlincote?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (193 vs 319).

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