Crime in Swadlincote: statistics, rates and trends
2,949 crimes were recorded in Swadlincote in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Swadlincote at a glance
- Crime trends in Swadlincote
- Types of crime in Swadlincote
- Swadlincote compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Swadlincote
- Streets with the most crime in Swadlincote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Swadlincote
- Demographics of Swadlincote
- Questions about crime in Swadlincote
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,330), anti-social behaviour (324) and public order (260) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 582nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Swadlincote | South Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,949 | 7,246 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.6 | 61.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 36,161 | 117,493 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Swadlincote of any year here (2,949 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,949 | 81.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,290 | 91.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,296 | 91.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,522 | 97.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,346 | 92.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,480 | 96.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,581 | 99.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,085 | 85.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,052 | 84.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 246 |
| July 2026 | 281 |
| June 2026 | 258 |
| May 2026 | 271 |
| April 2026 | 234 |
| March 2026 | 294 |
| February 2026 | 192 |
| January 2026 | 246 |
| December 2025 | 262 |
| November 2025 | 216 |
| October 2025 | 236 |
| September 2025 | 213 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (42% below) and other crime (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime fell from 83 to 47 and possession of weapons fell from 40 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,330 | 36.8 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 324 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Public order | 260 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 250 | 6.9 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 196 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 166 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 129 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Drugs | 94 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -30% |
| Burglary | 92 | 2.5 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other crime | 47 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 0.7 | 1.0 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Swadlincote; the highest is Burton upon Trent (99.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Melbourne (South Derbyshire) (37.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Swadlincote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville | 487 | 67.8 | -17% |
| Burton upon Trent | 7,511 | 99.3 | +22% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,128 | 69.9 | -14% |
| Measham | 358 | 64.7 | -21% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 207 | 37.8 | -54% |
| Hilton (South Derbyshire) | 369 | 40.1 | -51% |
| Whitwick | 419 | 51.3 | -37% |
| Ibstock | 420 | 61.8 | -24% |
Of the 4 areas within Swadlincote, Swadlincote had the highest crime rate (124.2 per 1,000) and Midway the lowest (62.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swadlincote | Neighbourhood | 9,628 | 1,196 | 124.2 |
| Newhall and Stanton | Neighbourhood | 8,536 | 729 | 85.4 |
| Church Gresley | Neighbourhood | 9,054 | 566 | 62.5 |
| Midway | Neighbourhood | 9,298 | 577 | 62.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Swadlincote over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (111).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 111 |
| On or near Ernest Hall Way | 98 |
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Market Street | 72 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Potters Croft | 48 |
| On or near John Street | 44 |
| On or near Newhall Road | 38 |
| On or near Bob Southern Grove | 37 |
| On or near Hawthorn Rise | 35 |
Of the 2,625 crimes in Swadlincote with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 324 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 949 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 669 | 25.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 363 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 171 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 170 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 160 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Swadlincote has an estimated population of 36,161 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Swadlincote average decile 5.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Swadlincote | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 4.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Swadlincote a safe place to live?
Swadlincote recorded 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 582nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Swadlincote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,330 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (324).
Is crime in Swadlincote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Swadlincote was down 10% on the year before: 2,949 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,290 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Swadlincote?
About 36,161 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Swadlincote?
Swadlincote is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.