Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barlaston has less crime — 18 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Barlaston in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 18, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), 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, Barlaston recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 18 vs 146 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Barlaston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Swadlincote had more Other theft. Overall, Barlaston recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 146).