Swadlincote Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Swadlincote during August 2023, accounting for 31.1% of all reported crimes. This figure, which outpaced the UK average by 9% (2.4 vs 2.6 per 1,000), highlights the persistent challenge of interpersonal crime in this built-up area. The second most prevalent category, anti-social behaviour (24.6% of total crimes), stood in stark contrast by exceeding the national average by 32%, a discrepancy that may relate to the town's seasonal dynamics. With a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents, Swadlincote performed 4.9% better than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a margin that suggests effective local policing strategies. August's position as a peak holiday month likely influenced crime patterns, with empty homes increasing burglary risk and transient populations potentially exacerbating anti-social behaviour. The balanced split between violent (31.1%) and property crimes (31.2%) indicates a combination of factors, from the town's retail infrastructure to its seasonal demographics. While shoplifting and public order offences remained stable at UK average levels, the 52% deficit in other theft cases may reflect successful community initiatives. These patterns underscore the need for targeted interventions that address both the immediate challenges of violent crime and the long-term prevention of anti-social behaviour.

August 2023 saw a 400% surge in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, the most dramatic increase across all categories. This spike, coupled with a 350% rise in 'other crime' (from 2 to 9), signals potential shifts in criminal activity patterns or reporting practices. Violent crimes maintained their dominance at 31.1% of total incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category by 9%. Conversely, anti-social behaviour exceeded national rates by 32%, a figure that may reflect the town's seasonal dynamics during peak holiday periods. The 71.4% increase in burglary cases, though still below the UK average by 12%, suggests heightened vulnerability during August, consistent with the seasonal context of increased empty properties and transient populations.

Swadlincote's August 2023 crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents marked a 10.7% decline from July's 8.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up zones in South Derbyshire relative to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, the 9 reported crimes per day (31 days) illustrate a manageable local rhythm, though the 1-in-129 residents figure highlights that no community is entirely immune to criminal activity. With a population of 35,817, the monthly exposure statistic contextualises risk within the town's demographic scale, showing that most residents experience low direct interaction with crime. The 12% reduction in burglary compared to the UK average suggests effective local deterrence measures, though the 32% increase in anti-social behaviour above the national rate indicates persistent challenges in community cohesion that warrant targeted policing strategies.