Swanage Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Swanage’s crime rate in June 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 42.7% below the UK average of 8.2. This performance places the area among the safest in the country, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 31.8% of all crimes reported, followed by anti-social behaviour at 18.2% and shoplifting at 9.1%. The data aligns with the seasonal rhythm of the area, as June marks the beginning of the summer season and the gradual influx of tourists to Swanage’s coastal attractions. While the overall rate remains low, the distribution of crime types suggests that the area’s character—blending a small town with a tourist hub—shapes its crime profile. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, are 46% below the UK average, indicating that local factors such as community policing and the absence of major nightlife areas may contribute to this trend. Anti-social behaviour, which includes noise complaints and vandalism, also remains significantly below the UK average by 36%, possibly due to the town’s relatively quiet residential areas and limited commercial density. Shoplifting, while rising sharply by 300% to four incidents, remains 35% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail strategies or enforcement efforts may be mitigating the risk. These patterns highlight a balance between seasonal influences and the area’s inherent characteristics, which likely play a role in shaping crime outcomes.

June 2024 saw notable decreases in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 39.1% to 14 incidents from 23 in May. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 42.9%, with reports falling from 14 to 8. Public order offences, which include disturbances and disorderly conduct, declined by 50% to 3 incidents, a trend consistent with the area’s seasonal patterns as summer tourism begins. These reductions may partly explain the overall crime rate’s drop from 5.4 to 4.7 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting, burglary, and other theft each saw sharp increases: shoplifting rose 300% to four incidents, while burglary and other theft both doubled. These jumps, though smaller in absolute terms, highlight vulnerabilities in retail and residential areas. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 31.8% of all crimes, remain 46% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement and policing may be contributing to sustained lower rates in this category.

Swanage's crime rate in June 2024 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 13.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4. This reduction aligns with the start of summer, when tourism typically increases but crime rates in coastal areas often dip due to seasonal shifts in population and activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population of 9,402, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 214 residents over the course of June. Such a monthly exposure rate suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the data highlights fluctuations in specific categories. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime remains a concern, its impact is distributed across the community rather than concentrated in isolated incidents.