Crime Rate in Swadlincote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swadlincote

The total recorded crimes in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
Swadlincote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ernest Hall Way with total crimes: 15
  • Market Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the South Derbyshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Derbyshire.

  • 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 July 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swadlincote)CrimesRank (Swadlincote)CrimesRank (Swadlincote)
Aston123 21,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton83 4862 4992 3
Woodville104 31,125 3940 4
Etwall39 11603 6795 5
Stenson54 5629 5708 6
Midway53 6593 7625 7
Church Gresley53 7558 8547 9
Hilton44 8511 9581 8
Willington and Findern43 9441 11356 12
Linton42 10471 10416 10
Seales31 12321 12393 11
Melbourne25 13234 13251 13
Repton21 14204 14240 14
Hatton12 15130 15183 15

Swadlincote 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 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202513
May 20257
April 202517
March 202519
February 202516
January 202511
December 20246
October 202413

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202545
May 202528
April 202552
March 202546
February 202528
January 202551
December 202437
November 202433
October 202445

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 20249

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 202521
April 202528
March 202529
February 202525
January 202521
December 202420
November 202432
October 202431

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Swadlincote in July 2025

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

1. Ernest Hall Way (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Other theft1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. High Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Drayton Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. John Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sir John Hurt Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Hall Farm Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Belmont Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
10. Derby Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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