Swadlincote Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Swadlincote’s crime rate in May 2024 sat at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.4% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This marginal but consistent deviation from the national picture reflects a unique crime profile shaped by local dynamics. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.8% of all crimes, with a rate of 4.5 per 1,000—58% higher than the UK average. This stark contrast to other areas underscores the area’s particular challenges in managing violent crime, potentially linked to factors such as the built-up nature of the area and the presence of social hubs. Anti-social behaviour followed with 12.6% of all crimes, though its rate was 24% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower incident reporting. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated rates of violent and public order offences. While property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary accounted for 22.7% of all crimes, their rates were generally aligned with or below national averages, indicating that the area’s primary concern remains the management of violent crime. This profile highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly those with higher concentrations of social activity.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from one to six incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions or increased reporting. Burglary rates surged by 225%, jumping from four to 13 cases—a shift that could be linked to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased socialising. Conversely, other crime incidents dropped by 92.9%, from 14 to one, suggesting potential underreporting or a temporary reduction in certain types of low-level offences. The area's violence and sexual offences rate—4.5 per 1,000—was 58% above the UK average, a stark contrast to categories like anti-social behaviour, which were 24% below the national figure. These disparities highlight the combination of local demographics and crime patterns, with Swadlincote’s rate of violent crime standing out as a key concern for residents.

Swadlincote's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 8.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 23.6% increase from the previous month's 7.0 per 1,000. This places the area 2.4% above the UK average, a marginal but notable deviation. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistent presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 116 residents—a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for vigilance. This rate is comparable to other mid-sized built-up areas in the East Midlands, though the specific mix of crimes here diverges from national trends. The local context—characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones—may explain the balance between property and violent crimes, though the sharp rise in certain categories warrants closer examination.