Crime Rate in Blyth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blyth

The total recorded crimes in Blyth, Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blyth crime rate of 423.81 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 Blyth, encompassing approximately 99 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
Blyth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harworth Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Bryans Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Blyth?

To understand the safety of Blyth, we need to analyze Blyth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, Blyth reported a higher crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 576 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Blyth witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

    • In 2023, Blyth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 645 crimes compared to 409. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Blyth witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bassetlaw, Blyth has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Blyth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blyth has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 423.81 ranking 10th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total Blyth crimes were 576. The crime rate of Blyth in 2024 was 5812.31 (year) or 484.36 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blyth were around 645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6508.58 (year) or 542.38 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blyth)CrimesRank (Blyth)CrimesRank (Blyth)
Worksop South East164 11,615 11,381 1
Worksop North West131 31,105 31,023 2
Worksop South145 21,288 2992 3
Harworth69 5696 5782 4
East Retford West57 7768 4729 5
Worksop North East72 4342 13376 12
Welbeck30 14594 6246 17
Worksop East60 6485 10397 11
East Retford East36 12566 8494 7
East Retford North41 11470 12461 8
Carlton46 8486 9399 10
Worksop North34 13480 11424 9
East Retford South45 9280 16265 15
Langold22 15283 15275 13
Sutton18 20271 17274 14
Tuxford and Trent20 17322 14257 16
Rampton21 16253 18185 18
Misterton18 18158 20105 21
Ranskill11 21193 19128 19
East Markham18 19138 21113 20
Everton8 2274 2584 22
Beckingham6 24123 2273 23
Sturton7 2382 2367 24
Clayworth3 2575 2452 25

Blyth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (21 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (36 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202515
March 202515
February 202518
January 202512
December 20246
November 202421
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243
July 202412
June 202436
May 20249

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 202515
December 20246
November 20246
October 202421
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20259
December 202415
November 202412
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
August 202424
July 20246

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202521
March 202512
February 202512
January 20256
December 20249
November 20249
October 202415
September 20246
August 202418
July 202412
May 20246

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 202515
December 20246
November 20243
September 20243
May 20249

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 202512
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 202412
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20246
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
October 20243
June 20246

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
October 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
August 20246

High Crime Locations Blyth in May 2025

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

1. Harworth Avenue (Map)
Total15
Vehicle crime15
2. Bryans Close (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Wynlea Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Maltby Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Styrrup Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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