Crime Rate in Bassetlaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bassetlaw

The total recorded crimes in Bassetlaw, UK in March 2025 are around 1,024 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bassetlaw crime rate of 8.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bassetlaw, encompassing approximately 117,803 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (349) incidents (17.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (136) incidents (-0.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (123) incidents (55.70% increase)
Bassetlaw Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • B6024 with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Hardwick Crescent with total crimes: 16

Bassetlaw Police Info:

Nottinghamshire Police

How safe is Bassetlaw?

To understand the safety of Bassetlaw, we need to analyze Bassetlaw crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Bassetlaw has recorded 11,723 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 99.51 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 134 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,227 crimes with a crime rate of 86.81, ranking it 173 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Nottinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Bassetlaw reported a higher crime volume than the Nottinghamshire average, with 11,723 crimes compared to 9,620. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Bassetlaw recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bassetlaw experienced a greater number of crimes than the Nottinghamshire average, with 10,227 crimes compared to 8,380. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Bassetlaw recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Bassetlaw is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bassetlaw Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Worksop South East (145 crimes), and the safest, Clayworth (1 crimes), is 144 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bassetlaw.

Similarly, the area of Worksop Town & South (154 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Clarborough, Beckingham & Misterton (20 crimes), with a difference of 134 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bassetlaw.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Worksop South East145
Worksop South135
Worksop North West98
Welbeck66
Blyth63

Safest Wards:

Ranskill11
Everton9
Sturton3
Beckingham3
Clayworth1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Worksop Town & South154
Worksop Cheapside144
Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth124
Manton, Clumber & Elkesley85
Retford South75

Safest Areas:

Carlton & Langold51
Worksop North45
Ranskill, Everton & Gringley40
Retford North31
Clarborough, Beckingham & Misterton20

Bassetlaw Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bassetlaw has recorded 1,024 crimes with crime rate of 8.69 ranking 8503th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2024, the total Bassetlaw crimes were 11,723. The crime rate of Bassetlaw in 2024 was 99.51 (year) or 8.29 (month) ranking it 134 danzarous in the UK. Bassetlaw ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Nottinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bassetlaw were around 10,227 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.81 (year) or 7.23 (month) ranking 173 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Bassetlaw

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Gedling33 86,808 66,286 6
Rushcliffe588 75,875 74,771 7
Broxtowe750 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood894 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,129 312,078 310,592 3
Mansfield1,134 112,302 111,584 1

Bassetlaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (349 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (136 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 296 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 137 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (309 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (165 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 308 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 149 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (281 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (142 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (386 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (129 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (299 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (119 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (321 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (255 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 349 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 258 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (622 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (292 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202530
January 202560
December 202426
November 202425
October 202438
September 202423
August 202437
July 202443
June 202458

A total of 1178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 117.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025100
February 202568
January 2025100
December 202492
November 202483
October 2024123
September 202479
August 2024123
July 2024118
June 2024292

A total of 3520 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 352.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 622 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025349
February 2025296
January 2025309
December 2024308
November 2024281
October 2024386
September 2024299
August 2024321
July 2024349
June 2024622

A total of 1321 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 132.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025123
February 202579
January 2025124
December 2024120
November 2024142
October 2024129
September 2024119
August 2024108
July 2024119
June 2024258

A total of 722 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202568
January 202573
December 202460
November 202485
October 202445
September 202459
August 202456
July 202475
June 2024132

A total of 271 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202528
January 202522
December 202422
November 202421
October 202439
September 202417
August 202432
July 202425
June 202446

A total of 710 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202548
January 202552
December 202461
November 202481
October 202459
September 202455
August 202459
July 202463
June 2024158

A total of 108 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
August 20249
July 202414
June 202420

A total of 593 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202537
January 202546
December 202447
November 202457
October 202453
September 202467
August 202456
July 202450
June 2024110

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 202414

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248

A total of 1230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 123.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025136
February 2025137
January 2025165
December 2024149
November 202425
October 202411
September 202470
August 2024255
July 2024258
June 202424

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 202422

A total of 473 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202542
January 202561
December 202446
November 202432
October 202435
September 202460
August 202450
July 202447
June 202470

High Crime Locations Bassetlaw in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bassetlaw postcode area is presented below.

1. B6024 (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Robbery1
3. Hardwick Crescent (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Burden Crescent (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
5. Wynlea Drive (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Pilgrim Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Other crime1

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