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Crime in Somercotes

Somercotes had 709 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 114.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 30 Amber Valley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle Amber Valley area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

DE55, Amber Valley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Somercotes

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114.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 30Amber Valley rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common283 in 3 months

Month by month

243 Mar 220 Apr 220 May 224 Jun 276 Jul 209 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Somercotes. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence28340%
anti-social behaviour12217%
public order7511%
shoplifting517%
criminal damage477%
theft385%
drugs254%
vehicle crime243%

Somercotes against Amber Valley

TypeSomercotes per 1,000Middle Amber Valley areaChange
Violence45.737.1▲ 1%
Burglary3.62.4▼ 8%
Vehicle crime3.92.6▲ 9%
Anti-social behaviour19.717▲ 5%
Theft and robbery7.45.4▲ 15%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Alfreton138.90%
Leabrooks124.8▲ 6%
Swanwick115.4▲ 3%
Somercotes114.5▲ 4%
Ironville113▲ 7%
Codnor Park112.6▲ 9%
Riddings88.5▲ 11%
See every Amber Valley area ranked on the crime in Amber Valley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Somercotes a safe area?

Somercotes had about 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 30 Amber Valley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Somercotes?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (283), followed by anti-social behaviour (122) and public order (75).