Crime Rate in Bassetlaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bassetlaw

The total recorded crimes in Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 1,124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bassetlaw crime rate of 9.54 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (346) incidents (-4.16% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (143) incidents (-11.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (138) incidents (36.63% increase)
Bassetlaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • B6024 with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area 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 (164 crimes), and the safest, Clayworth (3 crimes), is 161 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bassetlaw.

Similarly, the area of Worksop Cheapside (182 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Worksop North (34 crimes), with a difference of 148 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bassetlaw.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Worksop South East164
Worksop South145
Worksop North West131
Worksop North East72
Harworth69

Safest Wards:

Ranskill11
Everton8
Sturton7
Beckingham6
Clayworth3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Worksop Cheapside182
Worksop Town & South159
Worksop Kilton117
Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth111
Retford South95

Safest Areas:

Retford East43
Retford North41
Ranskill, Everton & Gringley37
Clarborough, Beckingham & Misterton34
Worksop North34

Bassetlaw Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bassetlaw has recorded 1,124 crimes with crime rate of 9.54 ranking 93th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe611 75,875 74,771 7
Gedling689 66,808 66,286 6
Broxtowe824 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood1,014 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,199 312,078 310,592 3
Mansfield1,184 112,302 111,584 1

Bassetlaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (346 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (143 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (361 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (191 incidents) also being high.

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 545 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202531
March 202530
February 202542
January 202561
December 202446
November 202432
October 202435
September 202460
August 202450
July 202447
June 202470

A total of 134 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202521
March 20258
February 202510
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
August 20249
July 202414
June 202420

A total of 4227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 352.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 622 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025346
April 2025361
March 2025349
February 2025296
January 2025309
December 2024308
November 2024281
October 2024386
September 2024299
August 2024321
July 2024349
June 2024622

A total of 465 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202544
March 202536
February 202530
January 202560
December 202426
November 202425
October 202438
September 202423
August 202437
July 202443
June 202458

A total of 713 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202555
March 202570
February 202537
January 202546
December 202447
November 202457
October 202453
September 202467
August 202456
July 202450
June 2024110

A total of 1625 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025143
April 2025161
March 2025123
February 202579
January 2025124
December 2024120
November 2024142
October 2024129
September 2024119
August 2024108
July 2024119
June 2024258

A total of 319 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202529
March 202519
February 202528
January 202522
December 202422
November 202421
October 202439
September 202417
August 202432
July 202425
June 202446

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 202422

A total of 1417 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 118.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025138
April 2025101
March 2025100
February 202568
January 2025100
December 202492
November 202483
October 2024123
September 202479
August 2024123
July 2024118
June 2024292

A total of 1555 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025134
April 2025191
March 2025136
February 2025137
January 2025165
December 2024149
November 202425
October 202411
September 202470
August 2024255
July 2024258
June 202424

A total of 884 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025102
April 202560
March 202569
February 202568
January 202573
December 202460
November 202485
October 202445
September 202459
August 202456
July 202475
June 2024132

A total of 821 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202549
March 202574
February 202548
January 202552
December 202461
November 202481
October 202459
September 202455
August 202459
July 202463
June 2024158

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 202414

High Crime Locations Bassetlaw in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
2. B6024 (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Robbery1
4. Burden Crescent (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
5. Harworth Avenue (Map)
Total15
Vehicle crime15
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1

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