Crime Rate in Swadlincote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swadlincote

The total recorded crimes in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swadlincote crime rate of 7.30 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 Swadlincote, encompassing approximately 19,031 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
Swadlincote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ernest Hall Way with total crimes: 23
  • Church Street with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Swadlincote?

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

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Swadlincote reported a higher crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 1,372 crimes compared to 615. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Swadlincote witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Swadlincote experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 1,472 crimes compared to 640. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Swadlincote witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Derbyshire, Swadlincote has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Swadlincote Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Swadlincote has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 7.30 ranking 1th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Swadlincote crimes were 1,372. The crime rate of Swadlincote in 2024 was 72.09 (year) or 6.01 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swadlincote were around 1,472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.35 (year) or 6.45 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)
Aston119 21,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton77 3862 4992 3
Woodville54 61,125 3940 4
Stenson71 4629 5708 6
Etwall69 5603 6795 5
Midway50 7593 7625 7
Hilton38 10511 9581 8
Church Gresley46 8558 8547 9
Linton42 9471 10416 10
Seales28 11321 12393 11
Willington and Findern28 12441 11356 12
Melbourne22 13234 13251 13
Repton18 14204 14240 14
Hatton16 15130 15183 15

Swadlincote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202511
December 20246
October 202413
September 202412
August 202412
July 202415
June 202426
May 202417
April 20249

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 202412
August 202411
July 202413
June 202418
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 516 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202528
January 202551
December 202437
November 202433
October 202445
September 202443
August 202422
July 202441
June 202472
May 202461
April 202437

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 339 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202525
January 202521
December 202420
November 202432
October 202431
September 202431
August 202438
July 202432
June 202448
May 202414
April 202418

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
April 20243

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Swadlincote in March 2025

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

1. Ernest Hall Way (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11
3. High Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Waterloo Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Alleyne Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
7. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
8. Majestic Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Rose Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. East End Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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