Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 193 incidents compared to 63, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), 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, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 63 vs 193 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 193).