Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 146 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Swadlincote in February 2026 — 287 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (27) and Shoplifting (25), 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 Dudley — 146 vs 287 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 287).