Somercotes and Swanwick Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a notable shift in crime patterns for Somercotes and Swanwick, a built-up area within Amber Valley. The overall crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 8.2% above the UK average of 7.3, though this comparison must be contextualised by the area’s unique characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 46.5% of all incidents (59 cases), with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000—44% above the national average. This could reflect the area’s proximity to both urban and rural zones, where tensions between community groups or transient populations may contribute to higher violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, while still present (13 cases, 10.2% of total), fell 25% below the UK average, due to local initiatives or seasonal factors like the end of the school term. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced patterns, with shoplifting (10 cases) remaining slightly below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000). However, the rise in 'other crime' and 'possession of weapons' suggests underlying issues that may require further analysis. These trends highlight the combination of local demographics, seasonal activity, and policing priorities in shaping the area’s crime profile.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in three categories: 'other crime' rose 300%, 'possession of weapons' surged 200%, and 'vehicle crime' climbed 150% compared to October. These jumps, particularly in 'other crime' (now 3.2 per 1,000), suggest either unreported issues or shifts in policing focus. Conversely, 'criminal damage and arson' fell by 46.2% and 'public order' dropped 35.7%, possibly linked to seasonal factors like darker evenings reducing outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000—44% above the UK average. This divergence from national trends may reflect local characteristics, such as the built-up area’s proximity to Amber Valley’s rural zones, where social dynamics could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Residents might note that while anti-social behaviour fell 25% below the UK average, the sharp rise in 'other crime' highlights the need for targeted community engagement.

The crime rate in Somercotes and Swanwick rose to 7.9 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, marking a 14.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.9. This shift places the area 8.2% above the UK average of 7.3. Daily crime activity averaged four reported incidents per day, reflecting a persistent presence of crime in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 126 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 16,028. This monthly exposure rate suggests that while the area is not among the most crime-affected in the UK, the upward trend in recent weeks may indicate emerging pressures. The population context also highlights that crime is distributed across a relatively small community, meaning individual incidents carry a measurable impact on local life. This contrast between the overall rate and the daily figure underscores the importance of focusing on both aggregate and granular data to understand local dynamics.