Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE7 · Derbyshire
191
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 146 vs 191 incidents in February 2026.
Ilkeston saw somewhat more crime than Swadlincote in February 2026 (191 vs 146 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkeston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (24), while Swadlincote has more 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 Ilkeston — 146 vs 191 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ilkeston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Swadlincote had more Other theft. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 191).