Is Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote Safe?
Crime statistics for Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 2,354 total crimes recorded in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote safe?
Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,354 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 13.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote in the last 12 months?
2,354 crimes were recorded in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 13.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,709 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 952 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote?
The most common crime in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote is Violent Crime, with 952 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 13.1% — from 2,709 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,354 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote?
Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote compare to the Derbyshire Constabulary average?
Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote has a safety score of 10/100, while the Derbyshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote?
26.4% of crimes recorded in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Derbyshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote?
952 violent crimes were recorded in Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote in the last 12 months — representing 40.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 312 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote last updated?
The crime data for Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote with other areas?
You can compare Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.