Ripley vs Swarkestone — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ripley

DE5 · Derbyshire

196

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences87
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Criminal damage & arson20

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 196 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ripley recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 15, a 13.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ripley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Swarkestone has more Other theft (3). Ripley 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 Ripley or Swarkestone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Ripley — 15 vs 196 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ripley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swarkestone had more Other theft. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 196).

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