Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 159 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in April 2026 (193 vs 159 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Swadlincote has more Anti-social behaviour (23). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 159 vs 193 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 193).