Ripley vs Swarkestone — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ripley

DE5 · Derbyshire

137

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Drugs16
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Swarkestone

DE73 · Derbyshire

4

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Swarkestone has less crime — 4 vs 137 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ripley recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in February 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 4, a 34.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Ripley records significantly more (61 vs 3 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ripley or Swarkestone safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Ripley — 4 vs 137 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Ripley recorded 61 incidents of this type vs 3 in Swarkestone. Overall, Swarkestone had fewer total crimes (4 vs 137).

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