Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stafford has less crime — 129 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Swadlincote saw somewhat more crime than Stafford in April 2026 (193 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (16), 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, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 129 vs 193 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stafford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 193).