Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 146 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Swadlincote in February 2026 — 244 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42) and Shoplifting (32), 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 Kidderminster — 146 vs 244 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 244).