Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE56 · Derbyshire
79
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Belper has less crime — 79 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote recorded notably higher crime than Belper in February 2026 — 146 vs 79 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Swadlincote has more Public order (13). 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, Belper recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 79 vs 146 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Belper is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Swadlincote had more Public order. Overall, Belper recorded fewer total crimes (79 vs 146).