Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Harworth and Bircotes, a built-up area within Bassetlaw, recorded a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, placing it 57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with the national picture highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50.0% of all crimes (12 incidents), followed by 'other crime' (12.5%) and vehicle crime (12.5%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced the crime mix, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes (which accounted for 17.5% of total crimes) suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than theft or burglary. This pattern may reflect the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly-knit community, where personal disputes are more likely to escalate into reported incidents. However, the low rate of property crimes (5 total) aligns with the area’s likely limited retail presence and lower foot traffic compared to major urban centres. The UK comparison underscores that Harworth and Bircotes is an outlier in terms of safety, with its violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) 35% below the national average. This divergence may be attributed to the area’s geographical isolation and lower population density, which could reduce opportunities for crime. The seasonal transition in September—nights drawing in and school routines resuming—may have contributed to a temporary dip in anti-social behaviour, though the long-term implications of this trend remain to be seen.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour plummeting by 93.8% (from 16 to 1 incidents) and burglary falling by 75.0% (from 4 to 1). These decreases contrast sharply with the 200% rise in 'other crime' and the 100% increase in possession of weapons. The category of 'other crime' now accounts for 12.5% of total crimes, 135% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) remain the most common crime type, at 50.0% of the total, and 35% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The sharp rise in 'other crime' may reflect underreporting or shifts in how incidents are categorised, though no direct causal link is evident. Residents may find the 93.8% drop in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as this category had previously been a persistent issue in the area.

Harworth and Bircotes’ crime rate in September 2024 (3.3 per 1,000 residents) marks a 56.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This sharp decline positions the area as significantly safer compared to its recent performance. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,226. When scaled to the local population, this equates to one reported crime occurring for every 301 residents over the course of September. This monthly exposure rate underscores the rarity of crime in the area relative to its size. The drop from August to September aligns with seasonal patterns, as the transition from summer to autumn often sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer transient visitors, which may contribute to lower crime rates. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the absolute number of crimes (24), the rate remains exceptionally low when considered in proportion to the local community.