Swadlincote vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Swadlincote

DE11 · Derbyshire

193

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Public order21

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

24

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting3
  • Drugs1

Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 193 incidents compared to 24, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swadlincote sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23) and Public order (21), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swadlincote or Upper Arley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 24 vs 193 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Swadlincote and Upper Arley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swadlincote saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 193).

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