Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Harworth and Bircotes recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, 16.0% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This continued the area’s trend of maintaining a crime profile significantly lower than the national average, a pattern consistent with its semi-rural character and lower population density. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (36.7% of total crimes), vehicle crime (16.3%), and anti-social behaviour (14.3%). These figures align with the area’s geography and demographics, where the absence of major urban infrastructure and a relatively stable community environment likely contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Seasonal factors also played a role, with August—typically a peak holiday month—potentially increasing the risk of burglary in empty homes, though this was not reflected in the data due to the low overall rate. Vehicle crime, however, saw a notable spike, with its rate of 1.1 per 1,000 placing it 182% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to the area’s location near key transport routes or a rise in unsecured vehicles during the summer. The breakdown of crimes also shows that public order offences, while relatively low (6.1% of total), saw a 100% increase compared to the previous month, suggesting a possible shift in local dynamics during the holiday period. These findings illustrate the combination of seasonal trends, geographical factors, and community-specific patterns that shape the area’s crime profile.

August 2025 marked a significant shift in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 100% compared to July, rising from zero to three incidents. This increase may partly explain the broader rise in property crimes, as heightened public disorder could create opportunities for theft and other related offences. Vehicle crime also saw a 100% increase, climbing from four to eight incidents, a figure that places the category 182% above the UK average. This stark discrepancy suggests local factors—such as the area’s proximity to major roads or highways—may be driving this trend. Conversely, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 84.6%, a drop from 13 to two incidents, linked to the summer holidays reducing activity in residential areas. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 22.2%, though this decline was offset by the rise in public order offences. The contrast between falling violent crime (down 16.9% overall) and rising property crime highlights a shift in the balance between violent and non-violent offences, with property-related incidents now accounting for 38.8% of total crimes compared to 36.7% in July.

August 2025 saw a 16.9% decline in Harworth and Bircotes' crime rate, dropping from 8.2 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This marks the lowest monthly rate recorded in the area since at least 2020, according to available data. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day during the month, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 147 residents, a statistic that underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile. This rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK’s average of 8.1 per 1,000, with Harworth and Bircotes maintaining a 16.0% deficit. The population context further highlights the disparity: with 7,226 residents, the area’s crime numbers suggest a level of safety that outperforms many comparable communities. The reduction aligns with broader trends observed in rural and semi-rural areas, where crime rates often remain below national averages due to lower population density and community cohesion.