Bassetlaw Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a combination of stability and volatility in Bassetlaw's crime profile. The overall crime rate stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 1.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This slight advantage, however, was tempered by significant variations across crime categories. Violence and sexual offences remained a dominant concern, accounting for 31.8% of all crimes.4 per 1,000 was 7% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000, and criminal damage and arson, at 0.9 per 1,000, both exceeded national benchmarks by 33% and 53% respectively, suggesting potential links to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the transition to darker evenings. The month also saw a sharp rise in bicycle theft, which may be tied to increased cycling during colder weather or targeted opportunistic activity. These patterns highlight the need for residents to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and property damage are concentrated. The overall decline in crime from October—down 17.3%—suggests some progress, but the volatility in specific categories underscores the importance of ongoing awareness and community engagement.

November 2023 saw a stark increase in bicycle theft, jumping from one reported incident in October to seven—a 600% rise. This spike may partly explain heightened awareness among residents, particularly in areas with high cycling activity. Robbery also rose by 33.3%, increasing from six to eight incidents, a shift that could reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased foot traffic around Black Friday shopping. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 7%, from 100 to 107 cases, linked to Bonfire Night events. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 33.3%, and drug-related offences dropped by 46.4%, both likely influenced by seasonal changes in activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained 7% below the UK average, though anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were significantly above national benchmarks, indicating areas where local interventions may be needed.

Bassetlaw's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 17.3% drop from October's 9.0 per 1,000. This decline contrasts with the 1.3% gap below the UK average, which remained stable at 7.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 31 crimes were reported each day in November, a figure that, while local to Bassetlaw, highlights the persistent presence of crime in daily life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a measure that contextualises the impact of crime on the population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the average for many similar areas, suggesting a generally safer environment compared to some regions. However, the decrease in overall crime does not fully mask the volatility in specific categories, such as the sharp rise in bicycle theft, which merits closer attention from residents.