Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
145
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Burton upon Trent has less crime — 145 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote saw somewhat more crime than Burton upon Trent in April 2026 (193 vs 145 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21), 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, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 145 vs 193 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.
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, Burton upon Trent recorded fewer total crimes (145 vs 193).