Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LE13 · Leicestershire
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE73 · Derbyshire
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Swarkestone has less crime — 15 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Melton Mowbray recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 15, a 10.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Melton Mowbray sees higher rates of Shoplifting (29), while Swarkestone has more Other theft (3). 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, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Melton Mowbray — 15 vs 160 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Melton Mowbray saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swarkestone had more Other theft. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 160).