Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 149 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote saw somewhat more crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 (193 vs 149 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (14), while Swadlincote has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Public order (21). 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, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 149 vs 193 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Swadlincote had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 193).