Crime Rate in Carlton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Carlton

The total recorded crimes in Carlton, Bassetlaw, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Carlton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Oak Tree Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Sycamore Road 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 July 2025 the Carlton has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 1.54 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Carlton)CrimesRank (Carlton)CrimesRank (Carlton)
Worksop South East164 11,615 11,381 1
Worksop North West111 31,105 31,023 2
Worksop South118 21,288 2992 3
Harworth84 4696 5782 4
East Retford West76 5768 4729 5
Blyth51 8576 7645 6
Welbeck60 6594 6246 17
East Retford East47 9566 8494 7
Worksop North East53 7342 13376 12
East Retford North40 13470 12461 8
Worksop North47 10480 11424 9
Worksop East43 12485 10397 11
Langold31 16283 15275 13
Sutton23 17271 17274 14
Tuxford and Trent36 14322 14257 16
East Retford South31 15280 16265 15
Rampton18 19253 18185 18
Ranskill18 18193 19128 19
East Markham15 21138 21113 20
Misterton10 23158 20105 21
Sturton17 2082 2367 24
Everton9 2474 2584 22
Beckingham11 22123 2273 23
Clayworth7 2575 2452 25

Carlton 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 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20259
April 202512
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 202416

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202510
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202511
April 202518
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 202421
November 202411
October 202415
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
November 20242
September 20244

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Carlton in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Oak Tree Rise (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sycamore Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Amanda Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Windsor Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Red Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Strathmore Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hawthorn Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Lowther Square (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Northumberland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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