Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Swallow Drive area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Appleton , and the 38th lowest crime rate of 281 local areas in Castle Point .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Swallow Drive (SS7 5EN) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 54.9% lower than the Appleton average (33.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Swallow Drive (SS7 5EN), the main crime hotspot is near Merrivale. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Appleton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Loten Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Danesfield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Merrivale | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Merrivale | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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