Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Matlock Bath has less crime — 41 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote recorded substantially more crime than Matlock Bath in February 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 41, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Matlock Bath sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Shoplifting (5), 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, Matlock Bath recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 41 vs 146 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Matlock Bath is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Matlock Bath saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Swadlincote had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, Matlock Bath recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 146).