Crime Rate in Somercotes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Somercotes

The total recorded crimes in Somercotes, Amber Valley, UK in July 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Somercotes crime rate of 11.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Somercotes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Tower Close with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Somercotes has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 11.03 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Somercotes)CrimesRank (Somercotes)CrimesRank (Somercotes)
Ripley143 11,595 11,630 1
Alfreton101 21,226 21,406 2
Heanor West93 4888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and Aldercar58 6824 5958 4
Ironville and Riddings60 5607 8694 8
Heanor East45 11666 7785 6
Heanor and Loscoe51 9731 6716 7
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley Woodhouse56 7589 9539 9
Belper Central51 8518 11530 10
Ripley and Marehay46 10524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and Holbrook30 17398 13430 12
South West Parishes38 12483 12364 14
Codnor and Waingroves36 13349 14372 13
Wingfield36 14318 15333 15
Swanwick35 15306 16312 17
Belper South34 16290 17316 16
Belper East22 18189 18295 18
Duffield17 20156 20254 19
Heage and Ambergate18 19184 19242 20
Belper North15 21147 21195 21
Crich14 22121 22125 22
Alport10 23116 2385 23

Somercotes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258
January 202511
December 202414
October 202413
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202534
May 202524
April 202526
March 202529
February 202525
January 202522
December 202421
November 202423
October 202423
September 202410
August 202430

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
December 20241

High Crime Locations Somercotes in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Tower Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
4. Smedley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Welbeck Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Belvoir Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. James Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. James Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Mansfield Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Wheatley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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