Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

July 2023 presented an unexpected surge in anti-social behaviour in Harworth and Bircotes, the most common crime type in the area at 3.0 per 1,000 residents — 111% above the UK average. This figure, representing 30.6% of all reported crimes, contrasts sharply with the national trend, where anti-social behaviour averages 1.4 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000, 20.5% above the UK average, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. July, typically marked by festivals and extended daylight hours, may have contributed to the spike in anti-social behaviour. Property crimes accounted for 29.2% of total incidents (21 crimes), while violent crimes made up 25.0% (18 crimes). The area’s crime profile diverges from the UK average in several ways: vehicle crime was 129% above the national rate, and drugs-related offences were 82% above. However, shoplifting and public order offences fell below UK averages by 33% and 52%, respectively, suggesting a mixed impact of summer activities on different crime types. The 10.0 per 1,000 rate, though elevated, is not unprecedented for a built-up area within Bassetlaw, where rural-urban interactions may influence crime patterns. The seasonal context of July — with schools out and tourism peak — likely plays a role in shaping these trends, though further analysis would be required to establish direct links.

July 2023 marked a sharp increase in three crime categories: burglary, drugs, and other crime, each rising by 100% compared to June. This surge in burglary, from one to two incidents, may partly explain the overall rate’s jump. Conversely, other theft and public order offences fell by 60% and 33.3%, respectively, though these decreases remain isolated to specific categories. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, occurred at a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 — 111% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends underscores a localised issue, possibly linked to the area’s seasonal events or social dynamics. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose to 1.1 per 1,000, 129% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to increased car usage during summer months. Residents may find the 2.8% decrease in burglary from the UK average (0.3 vs 0.3 per 1,000) noteworthy.

July 2023 saw Harworth and Bircotes’ crime rate rise to 10.0 per 1,000 residents, a 46.9% increase from June’s 6.8 per 1,000. This places the area 20.5% above the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the summer season’s heightened activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 100 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects both the local population size and the seasonal spike in anti-social behaviour. While the population of 7,226 is relatively small, the concentration of crimes per capita suggests a need for targeted local measures, particularly given the sharp rise in specific categories. This monthly aggregate does not account for daily fluctuations, which may be influenced by events such as festivals or extended daylight hours, though such factors remain speculative without further data.