Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV4 · Coventry
233
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DE73 · Derbyshire
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Swarkestone has less crime — 15 vs 233 incidents in April 2026.
Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 — 233 incidents compared to 15, a 15.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30) and Burglary (26), while Swarkestone has more Other theft (3) and Anti-social behaviour (3). Coventry 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 15 vs 233 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Swarkestone had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 233).