Crime in Swadlincote: statistics, rates and trends

2,951 crimes were recorded in Swadlincote in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,326 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Swadlincote has the 591st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Swadlincote was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,584 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,951). Over the whole period it fell 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Swadlincote over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in burglary (+16%) and public order (+15%).

The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-48%) and other crime (-45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Swadlincote

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Swadlincote recorded 1,326 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Swadlincote

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Swadlincote recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Swadlincote

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Swadlincote recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Swadlincote

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Swadlincote recorded 251 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Swadlincote

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Swadlincote recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Swadlincote

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Swadlincote recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Swadlincote

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Swadlincote recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Swadlincote

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Swadlincote recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Swadlincote

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Swadlincote recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Swadlincote

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Swadlincote recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Swadlincote

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Swadlincote recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Swadlincote

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Swadlincote recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Swadlincote

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Swadlincote recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Swadlincote

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Swadlincote recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Swadlincote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Swadlincote.

4 areas within Swadlincote, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Swadlincote had the highest rate (125.9 per 1,000) and Midway the lowest (62.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Swadlincote over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Swadlincote over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Swadlincote has an estimated population of 36,161. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Swadlincote sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Swadlincote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.