Is Somercotes and Riddings Safe?
Crime statistics for Somercotes and Riddings. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Last 12 months — 1,626 total crimes recorded in Somercotes and Riddings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somercotes and Riddings safe?
Somercotes and Riddings has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,626 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 2.6% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Somercotes and Riddings are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Somercotes and Riddings in the last 12 months?
1,626 crimes were recorded in Somercotes and Riddings in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 2.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,669 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 742 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Somercotes and Riddings?
The most common crime in Somercotes and Riddings is Violent Crime, with 742 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 45.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Somercotes and Riddings increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Somercotes and Riddings is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 2.6% — from 1,669 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,626 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Somercotes and Riddings?
Somercotes and Riddings has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Somercotes and Riddings compare to the Derbyshire Constabulary average?
Somercotes and Riddings has a safety score of 7/100, while the Derbyshire Constabulary force area average is 27/100. Somercotes and Riddings is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Somercotes and Riddings?
17.3% of crimes recorded in Somercotes and Riddings resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Derbyshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Somercotes and Riddings?
742 violent crimes were recorded in Somercotes and Riddings in the last 12 months — representing 45.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 191 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Somercotes and Riddings last updated?
The crime data for Somercotes and Riddings was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Somercotes and Riddings with other areas?
You can compare Somercotes and Riddings with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.