East Markham Crime Rate

East Markham is a safe urban settlement with an overall crime rate of 67.8 per 1,000 residents. This figure is notably lower than the UK national average of 91.6, helping the area achieve a strong safety score of 84/100. For comparison, the UK average safety score is 79/100. However, the most recent data from January 2025 to December 2025 shows a significant 43.1% increase in total crime compared to the previous year. With a population of 1,225, East Markham remains a peaceful community, though this sharp upward trend suggests that residents should be more mindful of local safety than in the past. This report details the specific crime breakdown and temporal patterns that characterize East Markham's safety profile.

Crime in East Markham

In East Markham, the crime landscape is primarily defined by violence and sexual offences, which account for 36.1% of all reported incidents (24.5 per 1,000 people). This is followed by anti-social behaviour at 16.9% and criminal damage and arson at 14.5%. These three categories represent over two-thirds of all crime in the area.

Property-related crime in East Markham—including burglary, robbery, theft from the person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, and other theft—occurs at a rate of 22.9 per 1,000 people. This is significantly lower than the UK national average of 32.2. Criminal damage and 'other theft' are the most prominent issues within this category, while vehicle crime accounts for 8.4% of total crime. Notably, no burglary incidents were recorded in the current data period. For residents, this indicates that while the risk of break-ins is currently non-existent, protecting against vandalism and opportunistic theft remains a relevant priority. The data suggests that East Markham is a high-safety area where property crime is infrequent and mostly limited to low-level opportunistic offences.

Crime Trends in East Markham

The crime rate in East Markham has experienced a significant upward trend, with a 43.1% year-over-year increase. While the area remains safe overall, such a sharp percentage rise is noteworthy. Monthly data for 2025 shows a degree of volatility in crime levels throughout the year.

The year began with a rate of 3.3 in January, but spiked to 9.0 in February. Following this, rates fluctuated, with another notable peak of 9.0 in May and 8.2 in August and December. The lowest rates were recorded in July, October, and January, all at 2.5 or 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. These monthly shifts suggest that crime in East Markham is somewhat irregular, with occasional spikes in activity followed by quieter periods. The overall increasing trend, however, indicates that the community should remain more vigilant and proactive about their security than in previous years.

How To Keep Safe in East Markham

The most common crime type in East Markham is violence and sexual offences, though the actual number of incidents is relatively low. Maintaining personal awareness and community engagement are the most effective ways to stay safe.

Always be aware of your surroundings when walking alone, particularly in the evenings or in less-frequented areas of the village. Stick to well-lit paths and avoid secluded areas after dark.

Ensure your vehicles are securely locked at all times. Since vehicle crime accounts for nearly half of all night-time reports in East Markham, parking in a well-lit area or a locked garage is highly recommended.

Keep your home and outbuildings secure. Although burglary is currently not recorded, opportunistic theft still occurs, so ensuring that items like garden tools and bicycles are locked away is a good habit.

Engage with your neighbours and local community groups. In a small community like East Markham, residents looking out for one another and reporting suspicious activity is one of the most effective ways to deter criminal behaviour and keep the village safe.

Crime in East Markham follows specific temporal trends, with different offences peaking at different times. Theft-related crimes are most frequent during the daylight hours, accounting for 42% of morning reports and 53% of afternoon reports. This suggests that opportunistic theft is most likely to occur when the community is active. Vehicle crime shows a very sharp peak at night, representing 49% of all reported incidents between 12am and 6am. This indicates that vehicles are primarily at risk when parked overnight. Evening hours (6pm - 12am) see a high proportion of 'other' crimes, which make up 63% of reports in that period. These insights suggest that residents should prioritize daytime vigilance against opportunistic theft and ensure robust vehicle security during the night. Notably, there were no burglaries recorded in any time period.

In the local regional context, East Markham (67.8) is a safe choice. It has a lower crime rate than the nearby settlement of Tuxford, which recorded 78.0 crimes per 1,000. However, it is more active than the very quiet neighbouring villages of Markham Moor, Egmanton, and East Drayton, all of which reported 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents during this period. This indicates that while East Markham is safe, it experiences the typical low-level activity associated with a slightly larger residential population compared to the most rural hamlets. Overall, it remains one of the more secure built-up areas in the Bassetlaw district.

East Markham's property crime rate of 22.9 per 1,000 is well below the national average, and the area currently records no burglaries. However, the 43.1% increase in overall crime suggests that residents should not become complacent. Most traditional security systems, like standard CCTV or basic alarms, are reactive—they only provide evidence after a crime has happened.

The scOS operating system offers a proactive approach by using AI to detect potential threats at your property's perimeter before they escalate. By monitoring all cameras simultaneously, scOS can identify suspicious activity—such as a stranger loitering near your vehicle at night—and respond autonomously with deterrent lighting or voice alerts. This "prevention over reaction" model is ideal for maintaining East Markham's high safety standards. A visible, professional-grade system like scOS acts as a powerful deterrent, signaling to potential offenders that your home is proactively protected, making them far more likely to move on to an easier target.