Crime Rate in Bassetlaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bassetlaw

The total recorded crimes in Bassetlaw, UK in July 2025 are around 1,166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bassetlaw crime rate of 9.90 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (362) incidents (-1.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (212) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (140) incidents (10.24% increase)
Bassetlaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Pilgrim Close with total crimes: 12
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

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 (7 crimes), is 157 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bassetlaw.

Similarly, the area of Worksop Cheapside (164 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Retford North (40 crimes), with a difference of 124 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bassetlaw.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Worksop South East164
Worksop South118
Worksop North West111
Harworth84
East Retford West76

Safest Wards:

East Markham15
Beckingham11
Misterton10
Everton9
Clayworth7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Worksop Cheapside164
Worksop Town & South146
Harworth, Bircotes & Blyth135
Manton, Clumber & Elkesley92
Worksop Kilton84

Safest Areas:

Worksop West, Shireoaks & Rhodesia63
Ranskill, Everton & Gringley50
Worksop North47
Clarborough, Beckingham & Misterton45
Retford North40

Bassetlaw Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bassetlaw has recorded 1,166 crimes with crime rate of 9.90 ranking 111th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)CrimesRank (Nottinghamshire)
Rushcliffe583 75,875 74,771 7
Gedling678 66,808 66,286 6
Broxtowe847 58,386 57,072 5
Newark and Sherwood1,020 410,169 48,130 4
Ashfield1,201 312,078 310,592 3
Mansfield1,124 112,302 111,584 1

Bassetlaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 362 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 212 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (367 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (159 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3985 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 332.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 386 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025362
June 2025367
May 2025346
April 2025361
March 2025349
February 2025296
January 2025309
December 2024308
November 2024281
October 2024386
September 2024299
August 2024321

A total of 1274 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025140
June 2025127
May 2025138
April 2025101
March 2025100
February 202568
January 2025100
December 202492
November 202483
October 2024123
September 202479
August 2024123

A total of 295 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202524
May 202519
April 202529
March 202519
February 202528
January 202522
December 202422
November 202421
October 202439
September 202417
August 202432

A total of 118 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20255
April 202521
March 20258
February 202510
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 457 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202540
May 202545
April 202544
March 202536
February 202530
January 202560
December 202426
November 202425
October 202438
September 202423
August 202437

A total of 662 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202558
May 202565
April 202555
March 202570
February 202537
January 202546
December 202447
November 202457
October 202453
September 202467
August 202456

A total of 1484 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202582
June 2025154
May 2025143
April 2025161
March 2025123
February 202579
January 2025124
December 2024120
November 2024142
October 2024129
September 2024119
August 2024108

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 859 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202589
May 2025102
April 202560
March 202569
February 202568
January 202573
December 202460
November 202485
October 202445
September 202459
August 202456

A total of 83 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202519
May 20259
April 202510
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 752 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202586
May 202562
April 202549
March 202574
February 202548
January 202552
December 202461
November 202481
October 202459
September 202455
August 202459

A total of 1644 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 137.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 255 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025212
June 2025159
May 2025134
April 2025191
March 2025136
February 2025137
January 2025165
December 2024149
November 202425
October 202411
September 202470
August 2024255

A total of 547 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202567
May 202541
April 202531
March 202530
February 202542
January 202561
December 202446
November 202432
October 202435
September 202460
August 202450

High Crime Locations Bassetlaw in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Robbery1
2. Pilgrim Close (Map)
Total12
Other crime8
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
4. Hardy Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Drugs1
5. Clumber Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime3
Burglary3
6. Sherwood Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3

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