Oadby vs Swarkestone — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Oadby

LE2 · Leicester

321

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences98
  • Shoplifting50
  • Public order34

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 321 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Oadby recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 — 321 incidents compared to 15, a 21.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oadby sees higher rates of Shoplifting (50) and Public order (34), while Swarkestone has more Other theft (3) and Anti-social behaviour (3). Oadby 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 Oadby or Swarkestone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Oadby — 15 vs 321 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Oadby saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Swarkestone had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 321).

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