Operated by: Derbyshire Constabulary

http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/My-Local-Police/North-Division/Amber-Valley-LPU/Somercotes-and-Riddings/Somercotes-and-Riddings.aspx

This Safer Neighbourhood area covers Somercotes, Swanwick, Ironville, Riddings, Leabrooks and Pye Bridge. It belongs to the Amber Valley Local Policing Unit. 
All of these villages are located within the Amber Valley Borough Council area and are situated between the towns of Alfreton and Ripley. The area also has excellent road links with the A38 and the M1 motorway.

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 101

Current Priorities

Issue

1. Drug dealing in Swanwick.
2. Tackling off-road motorbikes and e-scooters across Somercotes and Riddings.
3. Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour across all recreational areas on the Safer Neighbourhood area.

Action

1. High visibility patrols in the area to disrupt drug related activity and build intelligence. Plain clothed officers to be utilised, complete stop/search where grounds are met and execute warrants where appropriate.
2. High visibility patrols in the area, build intelligence to identify those involved. Work alongside our off-road bike team and utilise our drone capabilities. Positive action to be taken against riders identified by issuing section 59 warnings or seizing the motorbikes under section 165 road traffic act. Stop all e-scooter riders, engage and educate with the laws of e-scooters and seize e-scooters under section 165A.
3. High visibility patrols at peak times in an evening and weekends. Work alongside our youth engagement team to engage with the young people, signposting them to positive activities within the local area. Deliver inputs within schools to educate young people of the effects anti-social behaviour has on victims and the community. Issue anti-social behaviour letters to young people found engaging in anti-social behaviour, and consideration to be given for other suitable disposals, such as Immediate Justice and Acceptable Behavioural Contracts. Work alongside our partners at Amber Valley Community Safety Partnership, utilising our Public Space Protection Order powers.

Upcoming Events

Ripley Riders club shows

Ripley Riders club shows

Where: Riddings Park, Riddings, England

When: 15 June 2025 at 10:00 - 15 June 2025 at 12:30

Somercotes sunshine festival 2025

Somercotes sunshine festival 2025

Where: Somercotes park, sherwood street, somercotes

When: 28 June 2025 at 11:00 - 28 June 2025 at 18:00

Ripley Riders club show

Horse activities including:

Ridden, In hand, Show jumping,
Working hunter, Fun classes/ Exhibitors using their own animals.

Mobile catering - hot drinks and snacks.

Approx 225 attendees

Contact: Lisa Marie Oldbury 07885837400

Where: Riddings Park, Riddings, England

When: 6 July 2025 at 09:00 - 6 July 2025 at 17:30

Micro Festival

Micro Festival

Where: Babylon Farm, Lower Birchwood, Somercotes

When: 11 July 2025 at 10:00 - 11 July 2025 at 16:00

'District 9' hard house micro festival

'District 9' hard house micro festival

Where: Babylon Farm, Lower Birchwood, Somercotes

When: 12 July 2025 at 11:00 - 14 July 2025 at 00:00