Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST5 · Staffordshire
308
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 193 vs 308 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle-under-Lyme recorded notably higher crime than Swadlincote in April 2026 — 308 vs 193 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle-under-Lyme sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), 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, Swadlincote recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle-under-Lyme — 193 vs 308 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Newcastle-under-Lyme is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newcastle-under-Lyme saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (193 vs 308).