Crime Rate in Worksop South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worksop South

The total recorded crimes in Worksop South, Bassetlaw, UK in May 2025 are around 145 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worksop South crime rate of 21.39 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (26.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Worksop South Crime Hotspots

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

  • B6024 with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Newcastle Street with total crimes: 14

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 May 2025 the Worksop South has recorded 145 crimes with crime rate of 21.39 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worksop South)CrimesRank (Worksop South)CrimesRank (Worksop South)
Worksop South East164 11,615 11,381 1
Worksop North West131 31,105 31,023 2
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
Sturton7 2382 2367 24
Clayworth3 2575 2452 25

Worksop South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (88 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202527
March 202528
February 202539
January 202527
December 202423
November 202424
October 202433
September 202421
August 202422
July 202422
June 202460
May 202429

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 493 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202541
March 202545
February 202510
January 202523
December 202429
November 202435
October 202432
September 202434
August 202421
July 202429
June 202488
May 202454

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202521
March 202518
February 202512
January 202524
December 202416
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 202420
July 202421
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202511
February 20255
January 202511
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20249
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
May 20247

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Worksop South in May 2025

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

1. B6024 (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting15
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
3. Newcastle Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. White Hart Yard (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
5. Hardy Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Underwood Gardens (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. St Annes Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Plants Yard (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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