Somercotes and Swanwick Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 in Somercotes and Swanwick revealed a crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 21.1% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Amber Valley, where violent crimes dominate the landscape, accounting for 38.7% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 53 cases, remain the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (30 cases) and public order offences (16 cases). The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have influenced these trends, with reduced community engagement potentially contributing to increased incidents of disorder. While the area’s overall crime rate is higher than the UK average, specific categories like shoplifting and burglary show fluctuations. Shoplifting, for instance, decreased by 38.9% from January, reflecting seasonal patterns or targeted policing efforts. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which is 81% above the UK average, suggests a more combination of local factors, including potential pressures on community resources during colder months. The data also highlights the area’s unique profile: while violent crime rates are elevated, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle theft are significantly lower than national averages, indicating a divergence in crime patterns that may be linked to the area’s built-up nature and limited rural isolation. These insights provide a nuanced picture of the area’s crime profile, necessitating tailored approaches to address the most pressing issues while building on areas of relative success.

February 2024 saw a dramatic surge in anti-social behaviour, increasing by 130.8% from 13 to 30 incidents, marking the most significant month-on-month change. This spike aligns with broader trends in violent crimes, which now account for 38.7% of all reported incidents—32% above the UK average. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 100%, from one to two incidents, a concerning development in a built-up area. In contrast, shoplifting fell by 38.9%, from 18 to 11, and burglary dropped by 50%, from two to one, suggesting some success in targeted interventions. The area’s violent crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 is 32% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour at 1.9 per 1,000 is 81% above the national figure. These disparities highlight the need for focused strategies to address rising incidents of public disorder while leveraging the decline in property crimes as a potential model for further reduction.

In February 2024, the crime rate in Somercotes and Swanwick rose 12.4% compared to January’s 7.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a notable upward trend. This increase is reflected in daily crime statistics, with an average of 5 crimes reported each day over the 29-day period. When scaled to the area’s population of 16,028, this translates to roughly one reported crime for every 117 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is a local monthly aggregate, it provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. The previous month’s rate was already 18.3% above the UK average, and February’s rise further widens the gap. This shift may be influenced by seasonal factors typical of winter months, such as reduced outdoor activity and the transition into pre-spring lull periods, which can affect community engagement and policing focus. The data underscores the need for continued vigilance and tailored local strategies to address the specific challenges faced by the area.