Swadlincote Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Swadlincote's crime profile in August 2024, accounting for 33.7% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, was 11% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively lower incidence of violent crime compared to national trends. The area's overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 12.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a position consistent with the character of a built-up area within a rural district. August, a peak holiday month, likely influenced crime patterns through increased tourism and the presence of temporary residents, which may have contributed to higher rates of shoplifting (1.3 per 1,000, 83% above the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000, 44% below the UK average). The interplay of seasonal factors and local demographics appears to shape these trends, with retail areas potentially driving shoplifting incidents while community policing efforts may have mitigated anti-social behaviour. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted, with property crimes accounting for 38% of total reports (98 incidents) and violent crimes making up 34% (87 incidents), indicating a relatively even distribution of crime types despite the dominance of violence in the breakdown. This pattern may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where both personal safety and property security remain key concerns for residents.

August 2024 saw notable shifts in Swadlincote's crime profile, with possession of weapons increasing by 100% compared to July, marking a sharp rise in this category. This surge coincides with a 100% increase in theft from the person, suggesting potential links to transient populations or seasonal changes in criminal activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 38.8%, the most significant decrease among all categories, possibly reflecting the impact of targeted enforcement or community engagement efforts. Shoplifting remained a standout concern, with rates 83% above the UK average at 1.3 per 1,000 residents. This disparity underscores the localised nature of retail crime in Swadlincote, which may be influenced by the town's commercial hubs or foot traffic patterns. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 41.2%, indicating a possible response to increased patrols or improved security measures in car parks and residential areas.

Swadlincote's crime rate in August 2024 dropped by 16.3% compared to July's 8.6 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a sustained decline from the previous month. This reduction aligns with broader trends observed in the built-up area, where community-focused initiatives and seasonal factors may have contributed to lower incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Swadlincote among the safer built-up areas in the UK. With a population of 35,817, this statistic highlights the relatively low frequency of crime relative to the size of the community. The decrease in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, combined with the stable population context, suggests that local policing efforts and environmental factors may have played a role in shaping this month's outcomes.