Crime Rate in Sturton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sturton

The total recorded crimes in Sturton, Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sturton crime rate of 140.56 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 Sturton, encompassing approximately 49 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sturton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Retford Road with total crimes: 1
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Footgap Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Sturton?

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

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, Sturton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 82 crimes compared to 469.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sturton recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

    • In 2023, Sturton had fewer crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 67 crimes compared to 409. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sturton recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sturton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sturton has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 140.56 ranking 23th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total Sturton crimes were 82. The crime rate of Sturton in 2024 was 1646.59 (year) or 137.22 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sturton were around 67 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1345.38 (year) or 112.12 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sturton)CrimesRank (Sturton)CrimesRank (Sturton)
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
East Markham18 19138 21113 20
Everton8 2274 2584 22
Beckingham6 24123 2273 23
Clayworth3 2575 2452 25

Sturton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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May 20253
February 20252
November 20242

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 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.

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April 20251

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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April 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sturton in May 2025

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

1. Retford Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
2. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Footgap Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. River Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Ashworth Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Mill Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Hawthorne Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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