Bassetlaw Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bassetlaw’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.5% above the UK average of 8.0. This marked a notable departure from the typical seasonal patterns, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a particularly striking category. At 1.7 per 1,000 residents, anti-social behaviour accounted for 19.4% of all reported crimes—27% higher than the UK average. This spike aligns with the area’s seasonal rhythm: as September ushered in the return of students to local universities and the onset of colder evenings, the mix of young people in town centres and the breakdown of summer social patterns may have contributed to increased disorder incidents. Violence and sexual offences also featured prominently, making up 30.1% of total crimes.6 per 1,000 was 5% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the combination of factors influencing different crime types. Meanwhile, shoplifting, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 61% above the UK average, reflecting the area’s retail presence and the impact of freshers’ week on local businesses. The data suggests that while some crime categories are trending upward, others, such as public order offences, remained below UK levels, indicating a nuanced picture of local safety challenges.

September saw a 26.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, with 323 incidents reported—up from 255 in August. This rise, though still 5% below the UK average, may be linked to the return of students and the associated pressures of new social environments. Burglary rates also surged by 73.7%, jumping from 38 to 66 cases, a shift that could be attributed to the autumnal transition, when households are more likely to be unoccupied during the day. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 26%, from 150 to 111 incidents, due to heightened retail security measures or a shift in criminal activity toward other categories. Anti-social behaviour remained the most significant outlier, with its 27% elevation over the UK average underscoring the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas. For residents, the 150% increase in theft from the person—rising from 2 to 5 cases—might prompt closer attention to personal safety in public spaces, particularly as evenings grow darker. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the importance of monitoring specific categories for early intervention.

Bassetlaw’s crime rate in September 2023 rose by 7.0% compared to August, climbing from 8.0 to 8.6 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, places the area in a sharper light when viewed through the lens of daily activity: 36 crimes were reported each day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 116 residents over the course of the month. While this rate is not drastically higher than previous months, the shift in crime composition is noteworthy. The population context—124,937 residents—means that the absolute number of crimes (1,075) represents a manageable but non-trivial challenge for local authorities. Comparing this to the UK average, Bassetlaw’s elevated rates in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting suggest that specific local conditions, such as the presence of multiple retail hubs and student populations, are amplifying certain crime types. The fact that some categories, like public order offences, remain below UK levels indicates that the area’s crime profile is not uniformly high. Residents may find it useful to understand that while the overall rate is slightly above the national average, the distribution of crime types reflects both the area’s character and the seasonal dynamics of September, which includes the return of students and the transition from summer to autumn.