Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE73 · Derbyshire
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LE18 · Leicestershire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Swarkestone has less crime — 15 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Wigston recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 15, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swarkestone sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Wigston has more Public order (18). 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, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Wigston — 15 vs 168 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Swarkestone saw higher rates of Other theft while Wigston had more Public order. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 168).