Matlock Bath vs Swarkestone — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Matlock Bath

DE4 · Derbyshire

41

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting8

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 41 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Matlock Bath recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 15, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Matlock Bath sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Swarkestone has more Other theft (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Matlock Bath or Swarkestone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Matlock Bath — 15 vs 41 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Matlock Bath and Swarkestone?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Matlock Bath saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swarkestone had more Other theft. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 41).

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