Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of 7,226 residents, Harworth and Bircotes recorded 49 crimes in June 2023, translating to a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 people—20.0% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, illustrates the area’s position as one of the safer built-up areas within Bassetlaw. The crime profile was dominated by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26.5% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (22.5%) and vehicle crime (18.4%). These patterns may reflect the area’s characteristics as a smaller, possibly rural-adjacent community where public order issues and vehicle-related crimes are more pronounced. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—could have influenced these trends. For instance, the surge in vehicle crime may align with increased outdoor activity or changes in local traffic patterns. Conversely, the relatively low rate of violent crime, which was 49% below the UK average, suggests that the area’s demographics or geography may contribute to a calmer environment. This balance between specific risks and overall safety highlights the importance of targeted policing and community engagement to maintain the current trajectory.

June 2023 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 350% from 2 to 9 incidents—a jump that may partly explain the area’s shift in crime composition. This rise, coupled with a 50% increase in shoplifting, suggests a potential link to summer activities or increased foot traffic in local areas. Conversely, burglary plummeted by 80% (from 5 to 1), possibly reflecting heightened security measures or seasonal changes in property occupancy. The breakdown also reveals anti-social behaviour as the most common crime, with 26.5% of total incidents, a figure 22% above the UK average. This discrepancy may indicate unique community dynamics or local challenges in managing public order. Meanwhile, violent crime remained lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 22.5% of total crimes—49% below the national rate. This contrast could be consistent with the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community where such incidents are less frequent.

Harworth and Bircotes saw a 41.0% reduction in its crime rate from 11.5 per 1,000 in May 2023 to 6.8 per 1,000 in June 2023, marking a significant decline. This drop positions the area 20.0% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a distinction that reflects broader trends in local policing or seasonal shifts. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in community spaces. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 147 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on daily life here. This monthly exposure rate, though modest, highlights how even a small number of incidents can shape perceptions of safety. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, for a community of 7,226 residents, the crime rate remains well within the spectrum of safer areas, though fluctuations in specific categories—such as the sharp rise in vehicle crime—warrant closer attention to local patterns.