Crime Rate in Swadlincote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swadlincote

The total recorded crimes in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, UK in February 2026 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swadlincote crime rate of 4.15 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-32.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Swadlincote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ernest Hall Way with total crimes: 10
  • Yard Close with total crimes: 4
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Swadlincote)CrimesRank (Swadlincote)CrimesRank (Swadlincote)
AstonNA NA1,168 21,103 2
Newhall and StantonNA NA862 4992 3
WoodvilleNA NA1,125 3940 4
EtwallNA NA603 6795 5
StensonNA NA629 5708 6
MidwayNA NA593 7625 7
HiltonNA NA511 9581 8
Church GresleyNA NA558 8547 9
LintonNA NA471 10416 10
SealesNA NA321 12393 11
Willington and FindernNA NA441 11356 12
MelbourneNA NA234 13251 13
ReptonNA NA204 14240 14
HattonNA NA130 15183 15

Swadlincote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20255
June 20251
May 20254
February 20252

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20266
December 20256
November 20255
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20258
June 202510
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20266
December 202513
November 202513
October 202511
September 20255
August 20258
July 202512
June 20257
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20253
November 20251
October 20256
September 20251
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 202512
February 20256

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202640
December 202558
November 202535
October 202536
September 202521
August 202532
July 202548
June 202545
May 202528
April 202552
March 202546
February 202528

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20255
November 20251
October 20253
September 20254
August 20257
July 202511
June 20255
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 202511
November 20258
October 20259
September 202513
August 202516
July 202521
June 202513
May 20257
April 202517
March 202519
February 202516

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 202510
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202612
December 202513
November 202511
October 20259
September 202512
August 202522
July 202520
June 202523
May 202521
April 202528
March 202529
February 202525

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
August 20252
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Swadlincote in February 2026

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

1. Ernest Hall Way (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Yard Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
3. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. East End Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ruston Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Other crime1
8. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glebe Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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