Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking development in Harworth and Bircotes’ July 2025 crime picture was the 160% surge in criminal damage and arson, an unexpected spike that overshadowed other trends. At 8.2 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate remained 4.7% below the UK average, a modest but notable edge. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 40% of all reported crimes, with 23 incidents recorded—a rate of 3.2 per 1,000 that is 5% above the UK average. This suggests ongoing challenges in managing interpersonal conflicts, possibly exacerbated by summer festivals or increased social interactions during the school holidays. Anti-social behaviour, though less prevalent than the UK average (1.3 vs 1.6 per 1,000), still contributed 15% of total crimes, indicating persistent issues in community cohesion. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school closures, and potential festivals—may have influenced these patterns, though the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson remains unexplained by available data. This category, at 1.8 per 1,000, is 195% above the UK average, a figure that could signal local vulnerabilities tied to property or infrastructure, though further analysis would be required to confirm. Meanwhile, burglary and other crime both fell sharply, with burglary dropping 80% from 5 to 1 incidents—a decline that may reflect improved home security or reduced opportunities for offenders. The overall balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with property crimes accounting for 42% of the total, though this share has fluctuated in recent months. As a built-up area within Bassetlaw, Harworth and Bircotes’ crime profile appears shaped by a combination of rural isolation and small-town dynamics, with seasonal factors likely playing a role in the volatility of certain categories.

July 2025 marked a dramatic 160% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 5 to 13 incidents—a surge that dwarfs other monthly changes. This spike, which is 195% above the UK average, may partly explain the area’s elevated risk profile for this category. Meanwhile, vehicle crime doubled (2 to 4) and other theft rose by 50%, suggesting potential links to seasonal activity or local events. Conversely, burglary and other crime both fell by 80%, a stark contrast that could reflect improved security measures or shifting priorities among offenders. Violence and sexual offences remained 5% above the UK average at 3.2 per 1,000, highlighting persistent challenges in this category. For residents, the 2-crime-per-day average offers a tangible measure of local risk. below the UK average.

July 2025 saw a 22.4% decline in Harworth and Bircotes’ crime rate compared to June, falling from 10.5 to 8.2 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local dynamics. Daily crime counts averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that may resonate more with residents than aggregate rates. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 122 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. Population-scaled perspectives reveal that the area’s crime profile remains distinct from UK averages, with certain categories—such as burglary—remaining significantly below national levels. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which is 195% above the UK average, underscores the need for targeted local responses. These figures, while not directly comparable to UK daily or monthly benchmarks, offer a clear snapshot of local patterns against a backdrop of broader national trends.