Crime Rate in Swanwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swanwick

The total recorded crimes in Swanwick, Amber Valley, UK in January 2026 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swanwick crime rate of 2.92 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Swanwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4
  • Grayswood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Broadway with total crimes: 2

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 January 2026 the Swanwick has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 2.92 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Swanwick)CrimesRank (Swanwick)CrimesRank (Swanwick)
Ripley113 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton89 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West65 5888 31,062 3
Somercotes82 3869 4934 5
Langley Mill and Aldercar73 4824 5958 4
Heanor East38 10666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe39 9731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse58 6589 9539 9
Wingfield42 7318 15333 15
Ironville and Riddings30 12607 8694 8
Belper Central42 8518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay18 16524 10483 11
South West Parishes35 11483 12364 14
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook26 13398 13430 12
Codnor and Waingroves25 14349 14372 13
Belper South15 18290 17316 16
Belper East17 17189 18295 18
Duffield11 19156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate10 21184 19242 20
Crich10 20121 22125 22
Belper North6 22147 21195 21
Alport5 23116 2385 23

Swanwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
August 20253

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202511
November 20257
October 20258
September 20259
August 20255
July 202526
June 20259
May 202514
April 20257
March 202511
February 202516

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251
February 20252

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
August 20256
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20252
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20254
September 20254
August 20258
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20253
March 20251

High Crime Locations Swanwick in January 2026

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
2. Grayswood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Broadway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sywell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Prospect Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Larkhill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Burleigh Crescent (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Magnolia Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nether Close (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
10. Hayes Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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