Crime Rate in Worksop East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worksop East

The total recorded crimes in Worksop East, Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worksop East crime rate of 4.64 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 Worksop East, encompassing approximately 12,937 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Worksop East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sitwell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Kilton Glade with total crimes: 6
  • Kilton Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Worksop East?

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

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, Worksop East reported a higher crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 485 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Worksop East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

    • In 2023, Worksop East had fewer crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 397 crimes compared to 409. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Worksop East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Worksop East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Worksop East has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 4.64 ranking 6th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total Worksop East crimes were 485. The crime rate of Worksop East in 2024 was 37.49 (year) or 3.12 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in Worksop East were around 397 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.69 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worksop East)CrimesRank (Worksop East)CrimesRank (Worksop East)
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
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

Worksop East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 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 (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202512
February 202510
January 20256
December 202417
November 20248
October 202421
September 202410
August 20249
July 202413
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 202411
July 202415

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
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
July 20242

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20247
October 20244
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Worksop East in May 2025

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

1. Sitwell Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Kilton Glade (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Kilton Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Rayton Spur (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Browning Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dryden Dale (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queensway (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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