Somercotes and Swanwick Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Somercotes and Swanwick during January 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent and anti-social crimes, contrasting with lower rates of property-related offences. With a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 112 total crimes, placing it 1.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 45.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and criminal damage and arson (10.7%). This pattern suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct are more prevalent than theft or burglary. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as January—a post-holiday month with shorter days and reduced retail activity—typically sees fewer outdoor crimes. However, the high proportion of violent offences may reflect local dynamics, such as the area’s character as a built-up region within Amber Valley, where social interactions in shared spaces could contribute to higher rates of assault and disorder. The relatively low property crime rate (27 incidents, or 24% of total crimes) contrasts with the UK average, which sees property crimes making up a larger share. This divergence might be explained by the area’s smaller scale and tighter community networks, which could deter burglary or vehicle crime. While the overall rate is slightly below the UK average, specific categories like violence and anti-social behaviour are significantly higher, indicating a need to address these issues through targeted local initiatives. The data also highlights that crimes such as shoplifting and burglary are lower than the UK average, suggesting that the area’s demographics or environmental factors may reduce opportunities for these types of offences.

January 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences surging by 150% compared to December 2024, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This sharp increase, though still low in absolute terms, may reflect shifts in local patterns or seasonal factors. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 77.8%, dropping from 9 to 2 incidents, a decline that could be attributed to reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours typical of January. Burglary also fell sharply by 71.4%, from 7 to 2 cases, linked to the post-holiday period and lower retail activity. The crime mix in the area remains heavily skewed toward violent and anti-social offences, with violence and sexual offences making up 45.5% of all crimes—27% above the UK average. This stark divergence from the national trend underscores the area’s unique challenges, as violent crime rates in the UK as a whole are generally lower. Anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and criminal damage and arson (10.7%) also exceeded UK averages by 12% and 57%, respectively, highlighting persistent issues in community disorder and property-related disturbances. Meanwhile, categories like shoplifting and burglary were well below the UK average, with shoplifting at 52% below and burglary at 67% below. These discrepancies may reflect the area’s smaller population and more cohesive social fabric, which could reduce opportunities for these crimes. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 150% rise in drug-related offences, a figure that, while not yet alarmingly high, warrants attention from local authorities.

Compared to December 2024, the crime rate in Somercotes and Swanwick fell by 15.2%, dropping from 8.2 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents—a decline that aligns with typical seasonal patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day in January 2025, a figure that, while modest, represents a consistent level of activity for a community of 16,028 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average in many comparable areas. This statistic, however, should be contextualised within the area’s unique characteristics: as a built-up region within Amber Valley, it may have fewer high-risk zones or more community-driven policing efforts than larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the 1.4% dip below the UK average, the area’s crime profile remains distinct. For instance, the high prevalence of violent and anti-social offences—while not uncommon in smaller communities—suggests that local initiatives addressing conflict resolution and youth engagement may need further investment. Conversely, the significantly lower rates of property crimes indicate that the area’s built environment, with fewer isolated homes or commercial spaces, may act as a deterrent. Residents living in Somercotes and Swanwick are likely to experience a lower frequency of crimes compared to the UK average, but the nature of those crimes—particularly the overrepresentation of violence and disorder—demands targeted attention from local authorities.