Swadlincote Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Swadlincote’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This performance, while not immune to fluctuations, reflects a generally stable environment compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.8% of all incidents, a rate 12% higher than the UK average. This category’s prominence may be linked to the area’s built-up nature and the presence of high-traffic zones, which can contribute to incidents involving personal safety. Public order offences followed closely, contributing 12.8% of crimes, a figure 70% above the UK average—a stark contrast that may be influenced by local events or community interactions. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 24% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement or local policies may be mitigating such issues. Seasonal factors also played a role: the onset of darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night could have influenced patterns of criminal activity, particularly in areas with public gatherings. The overall crime mix remained skewed towards violent and disorderly incidents, with property crimes making up a smaller share (29.6%) compared to the UK average, which often sees a more balanced split. This divergence may be due to Swadlincote’s character as a built-up area within a rural district, where property crime is less concentrated than in larger urban centres. While the rate of violent crime is a concern, the relatively low levels of property crime and the absence of significant spikes in categories like theft from the person or bicycle theft (both 100% below the UK average) indicate that local efforts—whether through policing, community initiatives, or environmental design—may be contributing to a safer environment. These findings highlight the need for continued vigilance in addressing violent crime while building on the progress seen in reducing other categories.

November saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to one incident—a rare but notable spike. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 76.9%, jumping from 13 to 23 cases, a shift that may reflect seasonal factors like Bonfire Night. Other theft also rose by 25%, from 12 to 15, potentially linked to increased retail activity during Black Friday. On the other hand, vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% (from 9 to 6), and drugs-related incidents fell by 25%, suggesting possible success in local initiatives targeting these areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 40.8% of all crimes, a figure 12% above the UK average. This contrast with anti-social behaviour, which was 24% below the UK average, indicates a combination of local dynamics, such as community cohesion efforts or changes in policing focus, that may be influencing these trends.

Swadlincote’s crime rate in November 2023 remained stable at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month’s rate. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in local crime patterns, though seasonal factors may still influence individual incidents. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of eight reported crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, offers a tangible snapshot of the area’s monthly rhythm. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a rate that, when scaled to the town’s population of 35,817, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents relative to the UK average. The population context further highlights that Swadlincote’s crime profile, while not immune to fluctuations, remains distinct from broader national trends, with certain categories—such as vehicle crime and theft from the person—showing marked underperformance compared to UK averages. This suggests that localised factors, such as community engagement or specific policing strategies, may be contributing to these differences, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this.