Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 33 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 33, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4) and Anti-social behaviour (4), 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, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 33 vs 146 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Swadlincote had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 146).