Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE7 · Derbyshire
195
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 193 vs 195 incidents in April 2026.
Ilkeston and Swadlincote recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 195 and 193 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkeston sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Swadlincote has more 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, Swadlincote recorded fewer crimes than Ilkeston — 193 vs 195 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ilkeston saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (193 vs 195).