Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 marked a complex evolution in Harworth and Bircotes' crime profile, with a 16.9% reduction in the overall crime rate to 6.4 per 1,000 residents—16.9% below the UK average of 7.7. This decline, however, masks troubling shifts in crime types, particularly the 88.9% rise in anti-social behaviour, which now constitutes 37% of all reported incidents. The area's crime mix remains skewed towards property-related issues, with property crimes (13) outnumbering violent crimes (9), though the latter category has seen a 60.9% drop from March. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, as the Easter period and spring weather typically bring increased outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour, which is 97% above the UK average, may be linked to community dynamics exacerbated by seasonal gatherings or events. Meanwhile, drug-related offences have surged by 100%, suggesting a new challenge for local authorities. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (79% below the UK average) and burglary (69% below) could reflect the area's smaller scale and lower density of high-risk locations. These trends underscore the need for targeted awareness and community engagement, especially around anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity, which now dominate the local crime picture.

April 2024 witnessed a significant 88.9% rise in anti-social behaviour, with incidents jumping from 9 to 17. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in drug-related crimes and a doubling of 'other crime' reports, signals a concerning shift in local crime patterns. While violent crimes fell by 60.9%—from 23 to 9—the area remains 49% below the UK average for such offences. Anti-social behaviour rates in Harworth and Bircotes are 97% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 79% reduction in vehicle crime compared to national figures. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where anti-social behaviour has spiked, as this category now accounts for 37% of all reported crimes. The 100% increase in drug-related offences, from zero to three incidents, may reflect heightened activity during the Easter period or changes in local patterns.

Harworth and Bircotes saw a 20.7% decline in its crime rate from 8.0 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents between March and April 2024. This reduction contrasts with the recent spike in specific crime categories, such as anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply. Locally, the daily crime count remains low at approximately two incidents per day, translating to one reported crime for roughly every 157 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights that while overall crime has decreased, the nature of incidents has shifted. The population of 7,226 means that the impact of these changes is distributed across a relatively small community, where each crime has a more visible effect. The decline in violent crimes, including a 60.9% drop in violence and sexual offences, suggests improved safety in public spaces, though the rise in drug-related offences demands closer attention from local authorities and residents.