Burton upon Trent vs Swarkestone — 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

Swarkestone

DE73 · Derbyshire

15

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Swarkestone has less crime — 15 vs 319 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 — 319 incidents compared to 15, a 21.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Swarkestone has more Other theft (3). Burton upon Trent sits above the national average for recorded crime while Swarkestone is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Trent or Swarkestone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 15 vs 319 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swarkestone had more Other theft. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 319).

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