Swadlincote Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Swadlincote's crime profile in May 2025 presents a nuanced picture relative to the UK average. With a total crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents—3.7% below the national figure of 8.1—the area demonstrates a consistently lower crime burden than the UK as a whole. The most prominent category, violence and sexual offences (124 cases, 44.4% of total), exceeds the UK average by 24%, a figure that may be partly explained by the area's seasonal rhythms. May's bank holidays and extended daylight hours likely contribute to increased socialising in public spaces, a pattern that could partially explain the elevated violence rate compared to the UK's typically more balanced distribution. Anti-social behaviour (39 cases, 14.0% of total) remains significantly below the UK average by 23%, a trend consistent with the built-up area's character and lower population density. Shoplifting (25 cases, 9.0% of total) mirrors the UK average closely, while vehicle crime (16 cases, 5.7%) is 25% above the national rate—a discrepancy that may reflect the area's commuter infrastructure and parking patterns. The seasonal context of May, with its mix of public events and longer evenings, appears to influence the crime mix, with property crimes showing a slight decline compared to the UK's more stable distribution. This suggests that local initiatives targeting violence prevention during peak social periods could further improve the area's safety profile.

May 2025 saw a 75% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 4 to 7 incidents. This sharp rise, though still below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, may partly explain the 24% gap between local violence rates (3.5 per 1,000) and the UK average (2.8 per 1,000). Conversely, other crime categories showed marked declines: other crime fell by 60% (5 to 2), robbery by 50% (2 to 1), and criminal damage and arson by 46.7% (30 to 16). These reductions could reflect seasonal factors, with May's longer evenings shifting activity away from property crimes toward social interactions. Anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) remained 23% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's lower population density and fewer concentrated nightlife hubs. For residents, the 44.4% share of violence and sexual offences highlights the need for targeted community safety initiatives during the bank holiday season.

Swadlincote's crime rate in May 2025 (7.8 per 1,000 residents) marked a 14.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.1 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the transition from spring to summer, a period when local patterns suggest reduced indoor activity and increased community engagement in public spaces. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 9 crimes per day—a figure that, while consistent with historical trends, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 128 residents, a ratio that reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful for residents, as it contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime in a way that accounts for the town's population density and demographic distribution. The decline from April also contrasts with the UK's typically stable crime rates during this period, highlighting Swadlincote's unique local dynamics.