Crime Rate in Swanwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swanwick

The total recorded crimes in Swanwick, Amber Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swanwick crime rate of 2.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Swanwick, encompassing approximately 6,496 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Swanwick Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nether Close with total crimes: 6
  • Yardley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Swanwick?

To understand the safety of Swanwick, we need to analyze Swanwick crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Swanwick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 306 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Swanwick recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Swanwick had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 312 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Swanwick recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Amber Valley, Swanwick has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Swanwick Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Swanwick has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 18th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Swanwick crimes were 306. The crime rate of Swanwick in 2024 was 47.10 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swanwick were around 312 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.03 (year) or 4.00 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Amber Valley)CrimesRank (Amber Valley)CrimesRank (Amber Valley)
Ripley157 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton80 31,226 21,406 2
Heanor West85 2888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and Aldercar52 6824 5958 4
Somercotes67 4869 4934 5
Heanor and Loscoe60 5731 6716 7
Heanor East47 8666 7785 6
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse48 7589 9539 9
Ironville and Riddings37 12607 8694 8
South West Parishes41 9483 12364 14
Belper Central37 11518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay38 10524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook35 13398 13430 12
Codnor and Waingroves26 15349 14372 13
Belper South30 14290 17316 16
Wingfield21 16318 15333 15
Heage and Ambergate19 17184 19242 20
Belper East14 20189 18295 18
Duffield13 21156 20254 19
Belper North16 19147 21195 21
Crich8 22121 22125 22
Alport3 23116 2385 23

Swanwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202516
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202419
September 202414
August 202412
July 202413
June 202422
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Swanwick in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Swanwick postcode area is presented below.

1. Nether Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Yardley Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Elder Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Broadway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Deacon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Delves (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Highfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Broad Oak Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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