Swadlincote Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Swadlincote for August 2025, accounting for 40.7% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 2% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 is 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a community that consistently experiences lower levels of criminal activity than the national benchmark. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common category, making up 15.3% of incidents, and is 25% below the UK average at 1.5 per 1,000. Shoplifting, while less prevalent than violence, remains a persistent issue, with 0.7 per 1,000 residents affected and 11% above the UK average. This contrast highlights the combination of local factors influencing different crime types. Seasonal context also plays a role, as August, a peak holiday month, may contribute to fluctuations in certain categories. For example, the presence of tourists and empty homes during the summer could increase burglary risks, though this was not reflected in the data. The relatively low overall rate suggests that local initiatives or community characteristics may be effective in mitigating crime, though further analysis of specific areas or demographics would be needed to confirm this. The dominance of violent crime underscores the need for targeted strategies to address this category, which remains the most significant contributor to the area’s crime profile.

August 2025 saw a notable surge in bicycle theft, with a 200% increase from one to three incidents, possibly linked to seasonal activity or changes in local traffic patterns. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, climbing 70% from 10 to 17 incidents, which may reflect increased vehicle presence in the area during the summer months. Conversely, other crime and other theft both declined significantly, by 55.6% and 52.6% respectively, suggesting a reduction in non-specific criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, remain 2% below the UK average at 2.8 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour is 25% below the national average at 1.1 per 1,000. These figures illustrate a mixed picture of crime trends, with some categories showing marked improvement while others demonstrate concerning upward trends.

Swadlincote's crime rate in August 2025 fell to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 16.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.3. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of August, a peak holiday month when tourism and short-term stays may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately eight reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the population size. This monthly exposure rate suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis, though the distribution of crime types remains uneven. The population of 35,817 further contextualises these figures, showing that the rate is significantly lower than the UK average and reflects a community with a lower overall risk of victimisation than the national average.