Crime Rate in Somercotes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Somercotes

The total recorded crimes in Somercotes, Amber Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Somercotes crime rate of 5.96 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Somercotes, encompassing approximately 9,066 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Somercotes Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Welbeck Close with total crimes: 5
  • Coupland Place with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Somercotes?

To understand the safety of Somercotes, we need to analyze Somercotes crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Somercotes reported a higher crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 869 crimes compared to 526. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Somercotes witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Somercotes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 934 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Somercotes witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Amber Valley, Somercotes has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Somercotes Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Somercotes has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 5.96 ranking 7th out of 22 in the Amber Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Somercotes crimes were 869. The crime rate of Somercotes in 2024 was 95.85 (year) or 7.99 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Somercotes were around 934 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.01 (year) or 8.58 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Somercotes)CrimesRank (Somercotes)CrimesRank (Somercotes)
Ripley172 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton105 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West100 3888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and Aldercar67 4824 5958 4
Belper Central59 5518 11530 10
Heanor East49 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 10731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 6589 9539 9
Ironville and Riddings53 8607 8694 8
Ripley and Marehay51 9524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook38 12398 13430 12
South West Parishes31 13483 12364 14
Codnor and Waingroves23 16349 14372 13
Wingfield27 14318 15333 15
Belper South26 15290 17316 16
Swanwick20 18306 16312 17
Belper North21 17147 21195 21
Belper East15 20189 18295 18
Duffield19 19156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate11 22184 19242 20
Crich12 21121 22125 22
Alport6 23116 2385 23

Somercotes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202526
March 202529
February 202525
January 202522
December 202421
November 202423
October 202423
September 202410
August 202430
July 202433
June 202462
May 202436

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
October 202413
September 202414
August 202413
July 202420
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 202416
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20247
November 202410
October 20243
September 202410
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 202411
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
July 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Somercotes in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Somercotes postcode area is presented below.

1. Welbeck Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Coupland Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barrack Yard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Sherwood Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Tower Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Monk Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Belvoir Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Springfield Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sarah Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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