Somercotes and Swanwick Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Somercotes and Swanwick in May 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, 38% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000—a striking outlier in an otherwise lower-than-average crime profile. This category alone accounted for 53.9% of all reported crimes, significantly outweighing the next most common type, anti-social behaviour, which contributed 19.1%. The overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents was 11.1% below the UK average of 8.1, a gap consistent with the area’s historical position as a built-up area with relatively low crime levels. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may have influenced outdoor drinking and socialising patterns, contributing to the rise in violence and anti-social behaviour. While property crimes were low—only 21 incidents, or 1.4% of the total—violent crime dominated the monthly tally, reflecting the area’s unique challenges. This contrast between low property crime rates and elevated violent crime underscores the need for targeted interventions in public safety, particularly in areas where social interactions intensify during warmer months. The data also shows that categories like shoplifting and burglary were significantly below UK averages, suggesting that the area’s retail and residential environments may have effective security measures in place.

Violence and sexual offences saw the most significant increase, rising by 21.6% from 51 to 62 cases—a sharp jump that contrasts with the area’s generally lower crime profile. This surge may partly explain the 38% gap between local rates and the UK average for this category. Shoplifting also spiked dramatically, increasing by 200% from one to three incidents, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in retail security during May’s longer evenings and bank holidays. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 75%, from four to one, a drop that could reflect seasonal shifts in illicit activity or improved local enforcement. Anti-social behaviour rose by 37.5%, from 16 to 22 cases, pointing to increased public disorder during the month. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts, with some categories showing marked divergence from national trends.

Somercotes and Swanwick's crime rate in May 2025 remained stable compared to April, with a -1.8% decrease from 7.3 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major spikes or dips in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes each day, a figure that aligns with historical patterns for this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the lower range of UK built-up areas. This statistic, while low, does not account for unreported incidents or variations in policing coverage. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite a stable rate, the area’s relatively low crime levels—11.1% below the UK average—continue to position it as a safer environment compared to national benchmarks. However, the consistency in daily crime numbers underscores the need for sustained community engagement and policing strategies to maintain this trend.