Swaffham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Swaffham’s crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents placed the area 36.8% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower risk environment. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 235 residents over the course of the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of localized factors in shaping crime patterns. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (29.7% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (24.3%), and shoplifting (16.2%), with the latter two categories showing notable deviations from the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, were 48% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, a disparity likely influenced by Swaffham’s rural character and lower population density, which may limit opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 8% above the UK average, a contrast that may be explained by the area’s seasonal dynamics—shorter days and post-holiday social patterns could contribute to increased reports. Shoplifting’s 23% above the UK average highlights the role of retail environments, even in a low-footfall month like January. The overall crime rate also aligns with the seasonal context: reduced retail activity and fewer outdoor crimes typical of January, though the slight increase in anti-social behaviour suggests a need to monitor local social trends.

January saw a 125% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from four to nine incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month’s figures. This surge may reflect post-holiday disruptions or increased social activity during colder weather. Vehicle crime also doubled, with two reported incidents in January compared to none in December, possibly linked to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 8.3%, from 12 to 11 cases, a slight but notable decline. Anti-social behaviour’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000 in January was 8% above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, suggesting localized factors may be contributing to this category’s prominence. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained 23% above the UK average, indicating that retail areas in Swaffham may still attract opportunistic theft despite reduced footfall during January.

Swaffham’s January 2026 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents translates to one reported crime for every 235 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while low, highlights the relatively safe environment compared to the UK average. When scaled to daily figures, the area saw approximately one crime per day in January, a rate that aligns with the seasonal context of reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours. The previous month’s rate of 3.9 per 1,000 marked a 9% increase, suggesting a slight upward trend in local crime. However, this remains well below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, underscoring Swaffham’s consistently lower risk profile. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a 36.8% lower risk of experiencing crime than the national average, a disparity likely influenced by Swaffham’s rural character and lower population density, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime.