Crime Rate in Swanwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swanwick

The total recorded crimes in Swanwick, Amber Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swanwick crime rate of 5.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (188.89% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Swanwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Western Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Stranfaer Close with total crimes: 4
  • Broad Oak Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Amber Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Amber Valley.

  • 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 July 2025 the Swanwick has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 5.39 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swanwick)CrimesRank (Swanwick)CrimesRank (Swanwick)
Ripley143 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton101 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West93 4888 31,062 3
Somercotes100 3869 4934 5
Langley Mill and Aldercar58 6824 5958 4
Ironville and Riddings60 5607 8694 8
Heanor East45 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 9731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 7589 9539 9
Belper Central51 8518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay46 10524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook30 17398 13430 12
South West Parishes38 12483 12364 14
Codnor and Waingroves36 13349 14372 13
Wingfield36 14318 15333 15
Belper South34 16290 17316 16
Belper East22 18189 18295 18
Duffield17 20156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate18 19184 19242 20
Belper North15 21147 21195 21
Crich14 22121 22125 22
Alport10 23116 2385 23

Swanwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 20259
May 202514
April 20257
March 202511
February 202516
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202419
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
August 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 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

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 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

High Crime Locations Swanwick in July 2025

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

1. Western Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Stranfaer Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Broad Oak Close (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sywell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Nether Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Peacock Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Woburn Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ashton Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. St Andrew'S Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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