Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 146 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley and Swadlincote recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 153 and 146 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Burglary (11), 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 153 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Swadlincote had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 153).