Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST10 · Staffordshire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cheadle has less crime — 20 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 20, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheadle sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other crime (1), 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, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 20 vs 146 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cheadle saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other crime while Swadlincote had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 146).