Crime in Somercotes and Swanwick: statistics, rates and trends
1,630 crimes were recorded in Somercotes and Swanwick in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Somercotes and Swanwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Somercotes and Swanwick
- Types of crime in Somercotes and Swanwick
- Somercotes and Swanwick compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Somercotes and Swanwick
- Streets with the most crime in Somercotes and Swanwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Somercotes and Swanwick
- Demographics of Somercotes and Swanwick
- Questions about crime in Somercotes and Swanwick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (727), anti-social behaviour (242) and criminal damage and arson (136) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 341st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Somercotes and Swanwick | Amber Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,630 | 10,636 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.5 | 81.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,212 | 130,451 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Somercotes and Swanwick peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,010 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,393). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,630 | 100.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,546 | 95.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,665 | 102.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,896 | 117.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,010 | 124.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,901 | 117.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,929 | 119.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,534 | 94.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,393 | 85.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 139 |
| July 2026 | 182 |
| June 2026 | 145 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 128 |
| March 2026 | 167 |
| February 2026 | 126 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
Compared with England and Wales, Somercotes and Swanwick recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (31% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (52% below) and shoplifting (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 67 to 97 and burglary rose from 41 to 55, while vehicle crime fell from 65 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 727 | 44.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 242 | 14.9 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Public order | 131 | 8.1 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 97 | 6.0 | 8.5 | +45% |
| Other theft | 85 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Burglary | 55 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +34% |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -40% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Somercotes and Swanwick; the highest is Alfreton (126.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinsley and Underwood (45.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Somercotes and Swanwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1,195 | 126.4 | +26% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,177 | 116.2 | +16% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,037 | 71.1 | -29% |
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | -38% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 237 | 45.0 | -55% |
| Heanor | 2,543 | 109.8 | +9% |
| Huthwaite | 497 | 90.5 | -10% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | -32% |
Of the 3 areas within Somercotes and Swanwick, Somercotes had the highest crime rate (143.2 per 1,000) and Swanwick the lowest (42.8), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes | Neighbourhood | 6,230 | 892 | 143.2 |
| Ironville & Riddings | Neighbourhood | 6,228 | 619 | 99.4 |
| Swanwick | Neighbourhood | 5,211 | 223 | 42.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Somercotes and Swanwick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (115).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 115 |
| On or near Vicarage Mews | 71 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Elizabeth Park | 58 |
| On or near Tower Close | 56 |
| On or near Welbeck Close | 39 |
| On or near Greenhill Lane | 36 |
| On or near Smedley Avenue | 34 |
| On or near High Street | 31 |
| On or near Sherwood Street | 29 |
Of the 1,388 crimes in Somercotes and Swanwick with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 242 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 604 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 365 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Somercotes and Swanwick has an estimated population of 16,212 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Somercotes and Swanwick average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Somercotes and Swanwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Somercotes and Swanwick a safe place to live?
Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 100.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 341st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Somercotes and Swanwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 727 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (242).
Is crime in Somercotes and Swanwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Somercotes and Swanwick was up 5% on the year before: 1,630 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,546 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Somercotes and Swanwick?
About 16,212 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Somercotes and Swanwick?
Somercotes and Swanwick is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.