Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Harworth and Bircotes, a built-up area within Bassetlaw, recorded a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in February 2025 — 19.4% below the UK average of 6.7. This figure positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the country, despite its relatively small population of 7,226. The most significant outlier in the crime profile was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23.1% of all crimes and was 34% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. This category’s prominence raises questions about local social dynamics, potentially influenced by the area’s community structure and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, making up 46.2% of all crimes and 6% above the UK rate of 2.4 per 1,000. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with low outdoor activity — likely contributed to the overall decline in crime, particularly for property-related offences. However, the sharp rise in burglary cases, which more than doubled from one to three incidents, suggests that specific vulnerabilities, such as targeted properties or increased indoor activity during colder weather, may have played a role. These findings highlight the complex relationship between environmental factors, community characteristics, and crime trends, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in areas with rising concerns like anti-social behaviour and burglary. The data also reveals that criminal damage and arson fell 17% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area’s lower density and reduced opportunities for such offences.

February 2025 saw a 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to three incidents — the most significant month-on-month jump in the area. This surge contrasts with a 25% decrease in vehicle crime, which fell from four to three incidents. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 12.5%, with nine incidents reported compared to eight in January, a figure that is 34% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 46.2% of all crimes and 6% above the UK rate. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by two-thirds, from three to one, a stark decline that may reflect reduced social gatherings in the colder winter months. Other theft incidents doubled from zero to one, highlighting the unpredictable nature of certain crime types. These shifts underscore the dynamic interplay between local conditions and crime patterns, with burglary and anti-social behaviour emerging as key areas of focus for residents and local authorities.

The crime rate in Harworth and Bircotes fell to 5.4 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, a 22.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal trends, as winter months often see lower outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for property-related crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that translates to a relatively low level of exposure for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 185 residents, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime in a way that is relatable to the local population. With a population of 7,226, this rate highlights the area’s ability to maintain a lower crime profile despite being a built-up region. The consistency of this seasonal pattern suggests that environmental factors, such as reduced foot traffic and colder weather, may contribute to the decline in crime. This context is critical for understanding how local conditions influence crime trends, even as specific categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary show month-on-month fluctuations.