Crime Rate in Worksop South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worksop South

The total recorded crimes in Worksop South, Bassetlaw, UK in July 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worksop South crime rate of 17.41 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 South, encompassing approximately 6,778 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-53.23% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (850.00% increase)
Worksop South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hardy Street with total crimes: 11
  • B6024 with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Worksop South?

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

  • Relative to Bassetlaw:

    • In 2024, Worksop South reported a higher crime volume than the Bassetlaw average, with 1,288 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Worksop South witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

    • In 2023, Worksop South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bassetlaw average, with 992 crimes compared to 409. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Worksop South witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Bassetlaw.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Worksop South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Worksop South has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 17.41 ranking 2th out of 24 in the Bassetlaw, UK

In 2024, the total Worksop South crimes were 1,288. The crime rate of Worksop South in 2024 was 190.01 (year) or 15.83 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

In 2023, the total crimes in Worksop South were around 992 crimes with yearly crime rate of 146.34 (year) or 12.20 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Bassetlaw.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worksop South)CrimesRank (Worksop South)CrimesRank (Worksop South)
Worksop South East164 11,615 11,381 1
Worksop North West111 31,105 31,023 2
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
Carlton46 11486 9399 10
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

Worksop South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (62 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (35 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 413 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202562
May 202552
April 202541
March 202545
February 202510
January 202523
December 202429
November 202435
October 202432
September 202434
August 202421

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202511
April 202512
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202515
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202514
May 20256
April 202512
March 202511
February 20255
January 202511
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202528
May 202518
April 202521
March 202518
February 202512
January 202524
December 202416
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 202420

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202531
May 202527
April 202527
March 202528
February 202539
January 202527
December 202423
November 202424
October 202433
September 202421
August 202422

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
August 20246

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Worksop South in July 2025

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

1. Hardy Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. B6024 (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Underwood Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. White Hart Yard (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. King Street (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Queen Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Millfield View (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Newcastle Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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