Crime in Somercotes and Swanwick: statistics, rates and trends
1,620 crimes were recorded in Somercotes and Swanwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Somercotes and Swanwick
- Questions about crime in Somercotes and Swanwick
- About this data
1,620 crimes were recorded in Somercotes and Swanwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 99.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 714 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Somercotes and Swanwick has the 353rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Somercotes and Swanwick | Amber Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,620 | 10,619 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.9 | 81.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,212 | 130,451 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Somercotes and Swanwick was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,976 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,421). Over the whole period it rose 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,620 | 99.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,569 | 96.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,640 | 101.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,941 | 119.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,976 | 121.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,905 | 117.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,932 | 119.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,495 | 92.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,421 | 87.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 129 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Somercotes and Swanwick over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in burglary (+48%) and shoplifting (+32%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-42%) and other theft (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 714 | 44.0 | 1.29 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 236 | 14.6 | 0.95 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 139 | 8.6 | 1.26 | -2% |
| Public order | 134 | 8.3 | 1.24 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 5.8 | 0.70 | +32% |
| Other theft | 86 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -13% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.6 | 1.03 | +48% |
| Drugs | 40 | 2.5 | 0.75 | -5% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.4 | 1.14 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 2.3 | 0.46 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.2 | 1.21 | +27% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +120% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.37 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Somercotes and Swanwick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 714 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Somercotes and Swanwick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Somercotes and Swanwick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Somercotes and Swanwick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Somercotes and Swanwick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Somercotes and Swanwick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Somercotes and Swanwick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Somercotes and Swanwick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Somercotes and Swanwick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Somercotes and Swanwick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Somercotes and Swanwick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Somercotes and Swanwick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Somercotes and Swanwick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Somercotes and Swanwick
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Somercotes and Swanwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Somercotes and Swanwick.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Somercotes and Swanwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1,204 | 127.3 | +27% |
| Ripley (Amber Valley) | 2,193 | 117.0 | +17% |
| South Normanton and Pinxton | 1,059 | 72.6 | -27% |
| Selston | 407 | 62.6 | -37% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 234 | 44.5 | -56% |
| Heanor | 2,518 | 108.7 | +9% |
| Huthwaite | 486 | 88.5 | -11% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 373 | 69.4 | -31% |
3 areas within Somercotes and Swanwick, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Somercotes had the highest rate (139.8 per 1,000) and Swanwick the lowest (45.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somercotes | Neighbourhood | 6,230 | 871 | 139.8 |
| Ironville & Riddings | Neighbourhood | 6,228 | 616 | 98.9 |
| Swanwick | Neighbourhood | 5,211 | 236 | 45.3 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Somercotes and Swanwick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 104 |
| On or near Vicarage Mews | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Elizabeth Park | 60 |
| On or near Tower Close | 57 |
| On or near Welbeck Close | 48 |
| On or near Greenhill Lane | 36 |
| On or near High Street | 36 |
| On or near Smedley Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Somercotes and Swanwick over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 582 | 35.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 371 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 236 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Somercotes and Swanwick has an estimated population of 16,212. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Somercotes and Swanwick sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Somercotes and Swanwick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% |
| Social rented homes | 17.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.2% |
Is Somercotes and Swanwick a safe place to live?
Somercotes and Swanwick recorded 99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Somercotes and Swanwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 714 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (236).
Is crime in Somercotes and Swanwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Somercotes and Swanwick was up 3% on the year before: 1,620 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,569 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Somercotes and Swanwick?
Somercotes and Swanwick is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Somercotes and Swanwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.