Crime Rate in East Markham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Markham

The total recorded crimes in East Markham, Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Markham crime rate of 146.82 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 East Markham, encompassing approximately 122 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Markham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great North Road with total crimes: 7
  • Great Lane with total crimes: 2
  • B6387 with total crimes: 2

How safe is East Markham?

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

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, East Markham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 138 crimes compared to 469.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, East Markham recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

    • In 2023, East Markham had fewer crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 113 crimes compared to 409. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, East Markham recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bassetlaw, East Markham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

East Markham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Markham has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 146.82 ranking 19th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total East Markham crimes were 138. The crime rate of East Markham in 2024 was 1125.61 (year) or 93.80 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Markham were around 113 crimes with yearly crime rate of 921.70 (year) or 76.81 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Markham)CrimesRank (East Markham)CrimesRank (East Markham)
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
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
Everton8 2274 2584 22
Beckingham6 24123 2273 23
Sturton7 2382 2367 24
Clayworth3 2575 2452 25

East Markham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
May 20242

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
December 20241
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
February 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations East Markham in May 2025

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

1. Great North Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Great Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. B6387 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Meden Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadow Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Pinfold Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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