Bassetlaw Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bassetlaw’s crime profile in July 2023, accounting for 28.4% of all reported crimes, a figure that significantly outpaces the UK average for this category. This category alone contributes 302 incidents, translating to a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The prominence of violent crime in this month may be influenced by the summer season, when schools are out and outdoor activity increases, potentially creating environments where such offences are more likely to occur. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounts for 20.5% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents. This is 20% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, suggesting a localised issue that may be exacerbated by factors such as community density or specific social dynamics. Meanwhile, shoplifting emerges as a notable concern, with 119 incidents reported—67% above the UK average. This discrepancy could be attributed to the presence of retail hubs or high-traffic areas in Bassetlaw, which may attract opportunistic offenders. The seasonal context of July, with its peak tourism and festivals, may further contribute to these patterns, as increased foot traffic and events can create conditions conducive to certain types of crime. The overall crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 in July 2023 places Bassetlaw slightly above the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, a difference of 2.4%. This suggests that while the area’s crime profile is not drastically different from the national picture, certain categories—particularly violence and anti-social behaviour—stand out as areas requiring closer attention.

July 2023 saw a 66.7% increase in robbery cases, rising from six to ten incidents, a shift that may partly explain the broader rise in violent crime. This spike contrasts sharply with a 37.9% decrease in public order offences, which fell from 87 to 54, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in community activity or targeted interventions. Anti-social behaviour, which contributes 20.5% of all crimes, remains 20% above the UK average, underscoring a local challenge that persists despite the overall decline in crime rates. Meanwhile, shoplifting incidents in Bassetlaw are 67% higher than the UK average, a discrepancy that may be linked to the area’s retail presence or specific economic factors. These variations highlight the complexity of crime trends, where certain categories defy national patterns while others align closely with broader UK trends.

Bassetlaw’s July 2023 crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.7% decline from the previous month’s 9.5 per 1,000, reflecting a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 34 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a district with a population of 124,937. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 118 residents, a metric that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate, while slightly above the UK average, does not fully capture the variance in crime types. For instance, public order offences dropped sharply by 37.9%, suggesting potential changes in community behaviour or policing focus during the summer. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 20.5% of all crimes, remains a persistent challenge compared to the UK average. These figures, when combined with the area’s seasonal context, offer a nuanced view of how crime fluctuates in response to local rhythms and environmental factors.