Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Swadlincote has less crime — 146 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Swadlincote in February 2026 — 315 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36) and Anti-social behaviour (30), while Swadlincote has more Public order (13) and 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, Swadlincote recorded fewer crimes than Burton upon Trent — 146 vs 315 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Swadlincote had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Swadlincote recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 315).