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. Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour at Riddings Park
2. Off-road motorbikes in woodland and recreational areas
3. Tackling drug related activity in Somercotes

Action

1. High visibility patrols at peak times to engage with the young people involved in anti-social behaviour. Work alongside our Youth Engagement Team to deliver inputs at local schools to educate the young people of the effects anti-social behaviour has on victims and the community. Signpost the young people to positive diversionary activities within the local area. 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, Acceptable Behavioural Contracts. Work alongside our partners at Amber Valley Community Safety Partnership, utilising our Public Space Protection Order powers.
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 by issuing section 59 warnings or seizing the motorbikes under section 165 road traffic act.
3. High visibility patrols within the area to disrupt drug related activity and build intelligence. Complete stop/searches where grounds are met and execute warrants where appropriate.

Upcoming Events

Ripley Riders club show

Ripley Riders club show

Where: Riddings Park, Riddings, England

When: 14 September 2025 at 09:00 - 14 September 2025 at 17:30