Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE11 · Derbyshire
146
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B78 · Staffordshire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tamworth has less crime — 94 vs 146 incidents in February 2026.
Swadlincote recorded notably higher crime than Tamworth in February 2026 — 146 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Swadlincote sees higher rates of Public order (13), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (17). 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, Tamworth recorded fewer crimes than Swadlincote — 94 vs 146 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Tamworth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Swadlincote saw higher rates of Public order while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Tamworth recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 146).