Crime Rate in Somercotes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Somercotes

The total recorded crimes in Somercotes, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Somercotes crime rate of 8.05 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Somercotes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Tower Close with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Somercotes)CrimesRank (Somercotes)CrimesRank (Somercotes)
RipleyNA NA1,595 11,630 1
AlfretonNA NA1,226 21,406 2
Heanor WestNA NA888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and AldercarNA NA824 5958 4
Heanor EastNA NA666 7785 6
Heanor and LoscoeNA NA731 6716 7
Ironville and RiddingsNA NA607 8694 8
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley WoodhouseNA NA589 9539 9
Belper CentralNA NA518 11530 10
Ripley and MarehayNA NA524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and HolbrookNA NA398 13430 12
South West ParishesNA NA483 12364 14
Codnor and WaingrovesNA NA349 14372 13
WingfieldNA NA318 15333 15
Belper SouthNA NA290 17316 16
SwanwickNA NA306 16312 17
Belper EastNA NA189 18295 18
DuffieldNA NA156 20254 19
Heage and AmbergateNA NA184 19242 20
Belper NorthNA NA147 21195 21
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Somercotes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202637
December 202527
November 202532
October 202528
September 202520
August 202524
July 202538
June 202534
May 202524
April 202526
March 202529
February 202525

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20262
December 20251
November 20255
October 20257
September 20256
August 20258
July 202512
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20264
December 20257
November 20258
October 20257
September 20258
August 20256
July 202510
June 202513
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 202515
November 202510
October 20255
September 20258
August 20254
July 20258
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20254
November 20253
October 20256
September 20258
August 202510
July 202510
June 202510
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20251
November 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20254
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20257
July 20257
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
June 20252

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
August 20253
July 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Somercotes in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Tower Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. A38 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Stanley Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Sherwood Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
8. Beauchief Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Lower Somercotes (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Monk Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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