Bassetlaw Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bassetlaw’s overall crime rate in June 2024 stood at 8.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.3% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while relatively close to the national benchmark, underscores the area’s distinct crime profile. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 27.3% of all crimes (301 incidents), though this rate was 13% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 22.9% of total crimes (253 incidents), a rate 43% above the UK average. These disparities may reflect local social dynamics, such as the mix of urban and rural environments in Bassetlaw, where community tensions and population density can influence crime patterns. Criminal damage and arson (138 incidents, 12.5% of total) also stood out, with a rate 80% above the UK average, potentially linked to seasonal factors like increased outdoor activity during the summer months. The start of June, with its longer days and the onset of tourism in nearby rural areas, may have contributed to these trends. However, shoplifting (127 incidents) declined by 16.4% compared to May, due to reduced retail footfall or targeted interventions. While the overall rate remains stable, the sharp deviations in specific categories suggest that local conditions and seasonal rhythms play a significant role in shaping Bassetlaw’s crime picture.

June 2024 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in bicycle theft, which surged by 66.7% from 6 to 10 incidents. This sharp rise, while modest in absolute terms, may reflect increased summer cycling activity or targeted theft in specific areas. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 21.1% to 253 incidents, a figure 43% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in community management. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 16.4% to 127 cases, a decline that could be linked to seasonal retail patterns or increased policing efforts. Criminal damage and arson climbed by 26.6% to 138 incidents, a rate 80% above the UK average, suggesting heightened property-related tensions. These shifts highlight a combination of local factors and national trends, with some categories moving sharply against the UK backdrop. For residents, the 66.7% jump in bicycle theft offers a concrete example of how specific crime types can fluctuate rapidly in response to environmental or seasonal changes.

Bassetlaw's crime rate in June 2024 rose slightly to 8.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 2.1% increase from the previous month’s 8.7 per 1,000. This small upward trend suggests minor fluctuations in local crime patterns, though the overall rate remains within a narrow range. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 37 crimes per day, reflecting the persistent nature of local criminal activity. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 113 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for the population of 124,937. This rate, while slightly above the UK average, does not indicate a significant shift in the broader crime profile. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis, though targeted categories such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage show notable deviations from national averages. These figures, when considered alongside local demographics and seasonal factors, provide a nuanced understanding of how crime manifests in Bassetlaw compared to the UK as a whole.