Bassetlaw Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bassetlaw's September 2024 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 14.3% reduction below the UK average of 7.7, positioning the district as one of the safer areas in England. This overall decline was driven by a marked drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 70.8% compared to August, and a 50.0% reduction in drug-related incidents. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.2% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—12% below the UK average. Shoplifting, however, emerged as a notable outlier, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 residents, 32% above the UK average of 0.7. This discrepancy may be influenced by Bassetlaw's retail landscape, which includes several large supermarkets and high-street stores that could contribute to opportunities for theft. The seasonal context of September, with the start of the academic year and the return of students, may have played a role in shaping these patterns. While violent crime remained the dominant category, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour and drug offences suggests that community-focused initiatives or seasonal factors may have contributed to the overall downward trend. The relatively low rates of theft from the person and bicycle theft—both 100% below the UK average—could indicate effective policing strategies in public spaces or a lower density of vulnerable assets in the area. These findings collectively illustrate a district where targeted interventions in specific crime categories have yielded measurable results, though persistent challenges in shoplifting and burglary underscore the need for ongoing attention to retail security and residential crime prevention.

September saw a 28.6% increase in burglary cases, rising from 42 to 54 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities in residential security. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 70.8%, from 233 to 68 cases, a drop that could be linked to the return of students and the resumption of structured community activities. Shoplifting, the second most common crime type, remained 32% above the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that stands in contrast to the overall rate of 6.6 per 1,000. Public order offences also rose by 26.0%, from 50 to 63 cases, a change that may be connected to the influx of university students and the start of the academic term. The sharp 33.3% increase in possession of weapons, from 9 to 12 incidents, is a specific concern that deserves closer attention, though it remains a relatively low-volume category in the overall crime picture.

Bassetlaw's crime rate in September 2024 dropped by 19.9% compared to August, reflecting a significant decline from 8.2 to 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with broader patterns observed in the area, where anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents fell sharply—by 70.8% and 50.0% respectively. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 27 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity within the local population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 152 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This statistic, when considered alongside Bassetlaw's population of 124,937, underscores the area's position as one of the safer local authority districts in England. The drop in crime appears to be most pronounced in categories typically associated with transient populations, such as anti-social behaviour and drug offences, which may partly reflect the seasonal transition as students return to education and community activities resume.