Somercotes and Swanwick Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Somercotes and Swanwick, a built-up area within Amber Valley, reported 132 crimes in September 2023, translating to a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 2.5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable deviation from national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.2%) and public order offences (15.2%). These patterns align with the area’s characteristics as a small, densely populated community where social interactions and public spaces play a significant role in shaping crime dynamics. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local schools and the transition into shorter evenings—likely contributes to the observed trends. For instance, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour may be linked to the social activities of younger residents during the early autumn months, while the rise in public order offences could reflect heightened pedestrian and vehicular activity in shared spaces. Conversely, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (5.3% of total crimes) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) suggests that local retail environments may have effective security measures or fewer high-traffic areas prone to theft. This data underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the specific socio-economic and geographic profile of the area. While the overall crime rate is modest, the fluctuations in specific categories highlight the need for targeted interventions and community engagement to address emerging risks without overgeneralising from the data.

Vehicle crime saw a dramatic 200% increase in September 2023, rising from two to six incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased traffic during the back-to-school period or changes in parking behavior as more students and families move into the area. Concurrently, theft from the person and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to one incident each, suggesting a potential uptick in opportunistic crimes. In contrast, burglary fell by two-thirds, from three to one, possibly linked to improved home security measures or reduced outdoor activity as evenings grew shorter. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate was 49% above the UK average, consistent with the influence of a young population and the social dynamics of a small built-up area. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft remained below UK levels, indicating that the area’s retail environment may be less prone to such crimes compared to national averages. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing analysis to understand the drivers behind these changes and to inform local crime prevention strategies. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.6% of all incidents, a rate that is 12% below the UK average, suggesting more effective local interventions or reporting practices in this category.

The crime rate in September 2023 rose to 8.2 per 1,000 residents, a 4.0% increase from the previous month’s 7.9 per 1,000. This places the area 2.5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 121 residents. This ratio provides context for residents, indicating that while crime is present, it is not overwhelmingly frequent. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime rate, though slightly elevated, aligns closely with national trends. For a community of 16,028 people, this means that the likelihood of being directly affected by a crime is relatively low, though the small but notable increase from August suggests a need for continued monitoring of local patterns. The daily crime count of four incidents per day offers a tangible measure of the area’s crime frequency, helping residents understand the practical implications of the statistics. When viewed over the course of a month, the 1-in-121 resident ratio illustrates that the majority of the population is not directly impacted by crime on a monthly basis, which is an important consideration for local authorities and community members alike. This data underscores the importance of maintaining current safety measures while being vigilant about emerging trends that could affect the area’s crime profile in the future.