Leicester vs Swarkestone — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Leicester

LE1 · Leicester

1,488

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences490
  • Public order198
  • Anti-social behaviour177

Swarkestone

DE73 · Derbyshire

15

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Swarkestone has less crime — 15 vs 1,488 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leicester recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 — 1,488 incidents compared to 15, a 99.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leicester sees higher rates of Public order (198), while Swarkestone has more Other theft (3). Leicester sits above the national average for recorded crime while Swarkestone is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leicester or Swarkestone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Leicester — 15 vs 1,488 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Leicester and Swarkestone?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leicester saw higher rates of Public order while Swarkestone had more Other theft. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 1,488).

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