Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 146 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent saw somewhat more crime than Swadlincote in February 2026 (177 vs 146 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (30) and Shoplifting (27), while Swadlincote has more Public order (13) and Other theft (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swadlincote recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 146 vs 177 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 177).