Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 125 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (146 vs 125 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10), 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 125 vs 146 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Swadlincote had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 146).