Crime Rate in Carlton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlton

The total recorded crimes in Carlton, Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Carlton crime rate of 2.29 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 Carlton, encompassing approximately 20,128 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Carlton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Queens Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lilac Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Carlton?

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

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, Carlton reported a higher crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 486 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Carlton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

    • In 2023, Carlton had fewer crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 399 crimes compared to 409. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Carlton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Carlton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Carlton has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 8th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total Carlton crimes were 486. The crime rate of Carlton in 2024 was 24.15 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in Carlton were around 399 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.82 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlton)CrimesRank (Carlton)CrimesRank (Carlton)
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
Blyth42 10576 7645 6
Welbeck30 14594 6246 17
Worksop East60 6485 10397 11
East Retford East36 12566 8494 7
East Retford North41 11470 12461 8
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

Carlton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 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 (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 202416
July 202412

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202518
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 202421
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202413
July 202411
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 202414
June 202428
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
November 20242
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Carlton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Queens Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lilac Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Oxford Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
5. Oak Tree Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cedar Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sycamore Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Red Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Woodhouse Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ramsden Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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