Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime rate in Harworth and Bircotes for November 2025 remained at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, matching the UK average exactly. This consistency suggests that the area’s crime profile is broadly aligned with national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.9% of all crimes, making them the most common category, followed closely by vehicle crime (17.0%) and shoplifting (11.3%). These figures highlight the dual challenges of addressing public safety in a built-up area while managing incidents related to vehicle theft and retail crime. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness—likely influenced these trends. For instance, the sharp increase in shoplifting could be linked to the post-Christmas retail period, while the rise in vehicle crime may reflect the heightened traffic associated with online shopping events. Conversely, the decline in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 71.4% compared to October, may be attributed to the colder weather reducing opportunities for such activities. The area’s relatively low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) and its alignment with the UK average suggest that local efforts to secure properties are effective. However, the 1% above UK average for violent crimes indicates a need for targeted interventions in this category, particularly given the area’s built-up nature and potential for increased social interactions in public spaces.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in both robbery and shoplifting compared to the previous month, with these crimes rising from zero to one and three to six incidents respectively. This surge may partly explain the overall crime rate’s slight shift in composition, as property-related offences now account for 45.3% of total crimes, up from 37.2% in October. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 50%, reaching nine incidents, which is 225% above the UK average for this category. This spike in vehicle-related crime could be linked to increased traffic during the Black Friday shopping period, which typically sees a surge in retail activity. Conversely, other crime dropped by 80% (from five to one incidents), and criminal damage and arson fell by 71.4% (from seven to two incidents), reflecting seasonal patterns where fewer outdoor activities occur during colder weather. The area’s violent crime rate, at 2.6 per 1,000, is 1% above the UK average, suggesting a localised concentration of incidents that may be influenced by the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to nearby towns.

The crime rate for November 2025 dropped by 15.9% compared to the previous month, falling from 8.7 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift into winter, when outdoor activity typically decreases, potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, Harworth and Bircotes experienced approximately two reported crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively stable security profile. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents over the course of the month, a metric that provides context for how frequently residents might encounter crime locally. This rate is consistent with the broader UK average, suggesting that the area’s crime profile is broadly in line with national trends. The population of 7,226 residents further contextualises these figures, showing that even with 53 total crimes, the impact on any individual is relatively low. The reduction in crimes such as criminal damage and arson, which fell by 71.4% from the previous month, may indicate a seasonal lull in property-related incidents or the effectiveness of local deterrents during colder weather.