Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 100 residents in Harworth and Bircotes, there were 11.5 reported crimes in May 2023, placing the area 43.8% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This elevated rate, though stark, reflects a built-up area’s unique dynamics, where anti-social behaviour—accounting for 33.7% of all crimes—dominates the crime profile. The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and bank holidays, likely contributes to increased socialising and outdoor activity, which may explain the prominence of public order offences (9.6%) and anti-social behaviour. These trends align with the area’s character as a semi-rural built-up zone, where community interactions and local amenities can drive such incidents. Violence and sexual offences (16.9%) and other theft (13.3%) follow as the next most common categories, though the latter’s 154% surge above the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability. The overall crime picture is further shaped by May’s transitional weather, which may influence outdoor drinking and socialising, exacerbating anti-social behaviour. While the UK average for violent crime is 2.8 per 1,000, Harworth and Bircotes’ rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 32% below, suggesting a nuanced balance between property and violent crime. This data invites a closer look at how local factors, from community events to infrastructure, interact with broader national trends to shape the area’s crime profile.

May 2023 marked a sharp rise in 'other theft' cases, surging by 450% compared to April, with 11 incidents reported—over three times the previous month’s total. This spike, coupled with a 166.7% increase in public order offences, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns linked to May’s bank holidays and extended evenings. While shoplifting and vehicle crime both fell by 50%, these decreases may reflect seasonal retail trends or temporary changes in foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent crime, with 28 incidents—33.7% of all crimes—far exceeding the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This disparity, 193% above the national rate, underscores the area’s distinct challenges. Residents may find the daily crime count of three incidents particularly relevant, as it illustrates the frequency of incidents in a small community.

In May 2023, Harworth and Bircotes saw a crime rate of 11.5 per 1,000 residents, a 38.4% increase from April’s 8.3 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, must be contextualised within the area’s built-up character and seasonal rhythms. On a daily basis, the community experienced roughly three crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, reflects the concentration of activity in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 87 residents, a statistic that highlights the frequency of incidents in a tightly knit area. When compared to the UK average, the rate here remains significantly higher, but the population-scaled perspective offers a clearer view of how crime permeates daily life. This context is crucial for residents assessing risk, as it translates abstract rates into tangible experiences—such as the likelihood of encountering a crime during a typical week in May.