Harworth and Bircotes Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Harworth and Bircotes, a built-up area within Bassetlaw, recorded a crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 residents in September 2025—21.6% above the UK average of 7.4. This places the area significantly higher than the national benchmark, with violence and sexual offences (24 incidents, 36.9% of total crimes) and burglary (10 incidents, 15.4%) emerging as the most prevalent categories. Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents, 12.3%) followed closely, though it remained 6% below the UK average for that category. The seasonal context of September—marking the return of students to local schools and universities—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic and social activity potentially contributing to higher rates of violent and property crimes. Burglary, in particular, saw a stark divergence from the UK average, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 0.3 per 1,000. This could reflect the area’s mix of residential and commercial properties, which may present opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Meanwhile, crimes such as public order and shoplifting were below the UK average, suggesting that community cohesion or local initiatives may be playing a role in mitigating certain types of disorder. The overall crime rate, though elevated, remains within the range expected for a mid-sized built-up area, though the sharp divergence in specific categories deserves closer attention.

September 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in burglary (400%), criminal damage and arson (250%), and other crime (100%), with burglary alone jumping from 2 to 10 incidents. These surges, particularly in burglary and criminal damage, far outpaced the UK averages for those categories, with burglary at 400% above the national rate. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and vehicle crime decreased by 25% (from 8 to 6). The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on property-related offences, with violent crimes (24 incidents) accounting for 36.9% of total crimes and property crimes (29 incidents) making up the remaining 44.6%. This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes typically constitute a smaller share. Anti-social behaviour (12.3% of total crimes) remained below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to manage community tensions may be having an impact. For residents, the sharp rise in burglary is a pressing concern, as it represents a fourfold increase from the previous month and could signal changes in local security dynamics or increased vulnerability during the transition back to school terms.

The crime rate in Harworth and Bircotes rose from 6.8 per 1,000 in August 2025 to 9.0 per 1,000 in September, a 32.7% increase. This upward trend is particularly stark when considering the local context: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 111 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate that is significantly higher than the UK average. Daily crime statistics show that the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while not uncommon for a built-up area, underscores the need for targeted interventions. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime rate is high relative to its size, with 7,226 residents facing a cumulative risk that is 21.6% above the national average. This contrast becomes even more pronounced when examining specific categories: burglary, which accounts for 15.4% of total crimes, is 400% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour, though lower than the national rate, remains a notable component of the local crime picture. These figures suggest that while the area’s overall population is relatively small, the concentration of certain crime types may reflect unique local factors, such as the density of residential properties or the timing of seasonal transitions.