Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 146 vs 161 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote and Tamworth recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 146 and 161 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swadlincote sees higher rates of Other theft (12), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swadlincote recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 146 vs 161 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Swadlincote saw higher rates of Other theft while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 161).