Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a continuation of a safer trend for Harworth and Bircotes, with a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents—7.3% below the UK average of 8.2. This built-up area within Bassetlaw, which balances residential and commercial spaces, saw a notable shift in crime patterns compared to other months. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 29.1%. The seasonal context of August, typically a peak holiday month, aligns with the 13% above UK average for criminal damage and arson, likely reflecting increased activity in empty homes or unoccupied properties during the summer break. However, this month also saw a significant drop in shoplifting and public order offences, which may partly explain the overall rate being lower than the UK average. The balance between property crimes (16 incidents) and violent crimes (18 incidents) suggests a mixed profile, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a growing concern. While the area’s relatively low crime rate is consistent with its character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up area, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour deserves closer attention. This trend may be influenced by local factors such as the timing of school holidays or community events from the data alone.

August 2024 revealed a stark contrast in crime trends, with anti-social behaviour surging by 45.5% compared to July, rising from 11 to 16 incidents. This increase, which outpaced other categories, may be linked to the summer holidays and increased social gatherings in the area. Meanwhile, public order offences and shoplifting both dropped by 33.3%, likely due to reduced foot traffic during the peak holiday period or improved policing in high-traffic zones. The area’s performance against UK averages also showed mixed results: anti-social behaviour was 53% above the UK rate, while shoplifting was 58% below. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 11% below the UK average, possibly reflecting lower vehicle presence during the summer. The most significant deviation from national trends was the 87% above UK average rate for burglary, which may be explained by the seasonal context of August, when empty homes and unoccupied properties are more common. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour is a key data point, suggesting that community-focused initiatives may need to be prioritised in the coming months to address this emerging issue.

The crime rate in Harworth and Bircotes fell by 3.5% in August 2024 compared to July, dropping from 7.9 to 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline, while modest, places the area in a stronger position relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in August, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local context. When scaled to the population of 7,226 residents, the monthly exposure means that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents over the course of the month. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in the area, which is consistent with its character as a smaller built-up area within Bassetlaw. However, the comparison to the UK average underscores the need to address specific local challenges, such as the above-average rates for anti-social behaviour and burglary. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s crime rate is not only lower than the national average but also more evenly distributed across different crime types, suggesting a more stable local environment compared to larger urban centres. These figures, when contextualised against the area’s size and demographics, illustrate a picture of a community that is generally safe but requires targeted attention to specific emerging issues.