Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE45 · Derbyshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bakewell has less crime — 12 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Bakewell in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 12, a 12.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bakewell sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Swadlincote has more Other theft (12). 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, Bakewell recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 12 vs 146 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Bakewell is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bakewell saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Swadlincote had more Other theft. Overall, Bakewell recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 146).