Crime in Swanland: statistics, rates and trends

148 crimes were recorded in Swanland in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 57 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Swanland has the 1,398th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Swanland was highest in the year to July 2021 (208 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (136). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 Swanland 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 falls were in other theft (-39%).

Violence and sexual offences in Swanland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Swanland recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Swanland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Swanland recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Swanland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Swanland recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Swanland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Swanland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Swanland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Swanland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Swanland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Swanland recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Swanland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Swanland recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Swanland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Swanland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Swanland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Swanland recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Swanland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Swanland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

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

1 areas within Swanland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. South Hunsley had the highest rate (39.5 per 1,000) and South Hunsley the lowest (39.5). 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 Swanland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Swanland 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.

Swanland has an estimated population of 5,468. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Swanland sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. 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 Swanland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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