Somercotes and Swanwick Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked a combination of rising and falling crime trends in Somercotes and Swanwick, a built-up area within Amber Valley. The overall crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 22.2% above the UK average, a figure that highlights the need for targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43% of all reported incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (47% above). This category, which includes domestic and public assaults, may be influenced by local social factors or the area’s proximity to regional hubs. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also featured prominently, with the latter’s rate 124% above the UK average. These spikes could be linked to the start of summer, when increased outdoor activity and events may contribute to vandalism or property damage. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose sharply despite remaining slightly below the UK average, suggesting a possible shift in retail crime patterns. The data underscores the importance of seasonal considerations in crime prevention strategies, as the longest days of the year often bring both opportunities for community engagement and challenges in maintaining public order.

June 2025 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with criminal damage and arson surging by 300% (from 5 to 20 incidents), likely linked to seasonal activities or increased public events. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 233%, though it remained 5% below the UK average at 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), possibly due to reduced parking congestion or heightened awareness during the summer months. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43% of all crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average by 47%, a figure that may reflect local social dynamics or unmet community needs. Theft from the person was 33% below the UK average, suggesting that personal safety measures or local initiatives could be effective in this category.

The crime rate in June 2025 rose by 37.5% compared to May 2025, moving from 7.2 to 9.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, is contextualised by the area’s built-up nature and the seasonal shift into summer, which may bring changes in public activity patterns. On a daily basis, approximately five crimes were reported each day in June, a figure that includes both property and violent offences. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 101 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in this relatively small built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 16,028, this rate suggests that residents experience a higher-than-average exposure to crime compared to the UK as a whole, though the exact drivers remain to be explored. The population context further underscores that even small changes in crime numbers can have a perceptible impact on community safety perceptions.