Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE4 · Derbyshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DE73 · Derbyshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Swarkestone has less crime — 4 vs 41 incidents in February 2026.
Matlock Bath recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in February 2026 — 41 incidents compared to 4, a 10.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Matlock Bath sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Shoplifting (5), while Swarkestone has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Matlock Bath — 4 vs 41 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Swarkestone 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 Swarkestone had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 41).