Swadlincote Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Swadlincote’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15% increase over the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within South Derbyshire firmly above the national benchmark, a position consistent with previous months but amplified by seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.9% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000—33% above the UK average. This concentration of violent crime is likely influenced by the town’s character as a mid-sized urban centre with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where social interactions and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of such offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 13.9% of total crimes, though it remained slightly below the UK average. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor activity—may have played a role in the elevated rates of violence and public order offences, which together accounted for over 49% of all recorded crimes. In contrast, shoplifting and vehicle crime were both below the UK average, with shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (18% below) and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (33% below). These lower rates could reflect the town’s smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres, as well as the relative effectiveness of local policing in high-traffic areas. However, the significant rise in drug-related offences—jumping to 0.5 per 1,000 (138% above the UK average)—suggests a potential emerging issue that may require targeted intervention. The combination of these trends illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal factors, and broader socio-economic conditions, all of which shape the area’s crime profile in ways that diverge from the national picture.

May 2023 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft spiking by 400% from one incident to five. This surge, while modest in absolute terms, may partly explain the broader rise in property crimes compared to the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 60.7%, aligning with a nationwide trend observed in similar built-up areas during spring months when vehicle theft typically declines due to reduced outdoor activity. The most striking divergence from UK averages was in drug-related offences, which jumped to 0.5 per 1,000 residents—138% above the national rate of 0.2 per 1,000. This figure, though small in scale, suggests a potential shift in local patterns that could warrant further investigation. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 24.6%, linked to the closure of schools during term breaks, which often reduces youth-related incidents in smaller towns. For residents, the 400% increase in bicycle theft highlights the need for increased vigilance in securing personal property during the longer evenings of May.

Swadlincote's crime rate in May 2023 rose to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 3.1% increase from the previous month's 9.0 rate. This places the area 15% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap in local crime trends compared to national benchmarks. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 11 crimes per day over the month, reflecting a steady rhythm of incidents that align with local patterns. When considering population exposure, over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 108 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the town’s population of 35,817. While this monthly exposure is consistent with other periods, the slight upward trend from April suggests a need for continued monitoring of local factors influencing crime. The breakdown of crime types also reveals stark contrasts: drug-related offences, for instance, surged by 166.7% compared to April, while anti-social behaviour fell by 24.6%. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of local crime and the importance of situating statistics within the area’s unique socio-economic and geographical context.