Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 193 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster saw somewhat more crime than Swadlincote in April 2026 (279 vs 193 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), 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, Swadlincote recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 193 vs 279 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (193 vs 279).