Crime Rate in Swadlincote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swadlincote

The total recorded crimes in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swadlincote crime rate of 4.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
Swadlincote Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 12
  • Market Street with total crimes: 7
  • Ernest Hall Way with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Swadlincote has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swadlincote)CrimesRank (Swadlincote)CrimesRank (Swadlincote)
Aston114 11,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton91 2862 4992 3
Woodville81 41,125 3940 4
Etwall37 11603 6795 5
Stenson62 6629 5708 6
Church Gresley72 5558 8547 9
Midway47 9593 7625 7
Linton49 7471 10416 10
Hilton47 8511 9581 8
Willington and Findern37 10441 11356 12
Seales35 12321 12393 11
Melbourne29 13234 13251 13
Repton17 14204 14240 14
Hatton12 15130 15183 15

Swadlincote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202552
March 202546
February 202528
January 202551
December 202437
November 202433
October 202445
September 202443
August 202422
July 202441

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 202412
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 202412
July 20243

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202519
February 202516
January 202511
December 20246
October 202413
September 202412
August 202412
July 202415

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 202412
August 202411
July 202413

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202528
March 202529
February 202525
January 202521
December 202420
November 202432
October 202431
September 202431
August 202438
July 202432

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Swadlincote in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total12
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Ernest Hall Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Alleyne Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons1
6. Pennine Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bernard Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wideshaft (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Escolme Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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