Swadlincote Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Swadlincote’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 17.8% improvement over the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure, while modest compared to the national average, underscores the area’s relatively low levels of criminal activity, particularly in property-related categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.7% of all incidents, a pattern consistent with the town’s demographic profile and the seasonal context of November. The darkening evenings and the absence of major holidays may have contributed to an increase in violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (14.4% of total crimes), was 15% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area’s smaller population density and community-oriented policing efforts. Public order offences, meanwhile, rose 28% above the UK average, a trend that could be linked to the convergence of local residents and transient visitors during the month. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced crime patterns, with retail areas experiencing both heightened security measures and reduced shoplifting incidents compared to the UK average. These dynamics highlight the combination of local conditions and broader national trends, offering a nuanced picture of Swadlincote’s crime profile.

November 2025 saw a sharp rise in ‘other crime’ (up 400%), reflecting an unexplained spike in unclassified incidents, while theft from the person doubled (200%) and robbery emerged as a new category. These increases contrast with significant declines in burglary (down 66.7%) and drug-related offences (down 63.6%), which may partly explain the overall drop in the area’s crime rate. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category (47.7% of total crimes), are 13% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be linked to local factors such as the town’s proximity to larger urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, is 15% below the UK average, influenced by the reduced visibility of public spaces during darker evenings. A concrete data point for residents: the 52% drop in shoplifting compared to the UK average suggests that local retail areas may be benefiting from improved security measures or seasonal factors like Black Friday sales drawing fewer opportunistic thefts.

Swadlincote’s crime rate in November 2025 dropped to 6.0 per 1,000 residents, an 8.5% decrease from the previous month’s 6.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced property-related crimes, particularly burglary, which fell by two-thirds compared to October. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of seven reported incidents per day, a figure that, while consistent with the area’s historical patterns, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to local population numbers. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 166 residents, a ratio that reflects both the town’s relatively low overall rate and its population size. This monthly exposure places Swadlincote well below the UK’s average for similar-sized built-up areas, suggesting a combination of community-focused policing and seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings limiting opportunities for anti-social behaviour. The population context further highlights that, despite the 103 reported violent crimes, the rate remains 17.8% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s position as a safer-than-average environment for its residents.