Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent
570
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 193 vs 570 incidents in April 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Swadlincote in April 2026 — 570 incidents compared to 193, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stoke-on-Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), 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 Stoke-on-Trent — 193 vs 570 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stoke-on-Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (193 vs 570).