Bassetlaw Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bassetlaw's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 9.1% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This discrepancy, though modest in absolute terms, underscores a persistent challenge for local authorities. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (31.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.8%) and shoplifting (15.1%). These figures align with Bassetlaw's character as a mixed urban-rural district, where retail hubs and community spaces may contribute to both property and violent crime. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring weather—likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially exacerbating public order and anti-social behaviour incidents. However, the shoplifting rate, at 1.3 per 1,000, was 97% higher than the UK average, suggesting unique vulnerabilities in retail environments or enforcement challenges. This anomaly may reflect the district's economic profile, with a higher proportion of small businesses or high-traffic commercial zones. The violence and sexual offences category, at 2.7 per 1,000, was 3% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted community engagement strategies. These trends, while consistent with broader national patterns, highlight areas where local interventions could yield measurable improvements.

April 2025 saw stark fluctuations in crime categories, with robbery incidents surging by 400%—from 2 to 10 cases—marking one of the most dramatic increases recorded. Concurrently, theft from the person rose by 200%, indicating a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the Easter period. Possession of weapons also climbed sharply by 137.5%, with 19 incidents reported compared to 8 in March. This spike contrasts sharply with declines in other areas, such as other theft, which fell by 30% to 49 cases. Public order offences decreased by 20.3%, possibly linked to seasonal changes as outdoor activity increased. The disparity between Bassetlaw's shoplifting rate (1.3 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.7 per 1,000) highlights a critical area for local policing focus, with the former being nearly double the national rate. These trends suggest a combination of factors influencing crime dynamics in the district.

Bassetlaw's crime rate in April 2025 rose to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This places the area 9.1% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has widened since March. On a daily basis, 35 crimes were reported across the district, translating to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 119 residents. This figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, underscores the frequency of incidents within Bassetlaw's population. The shift in crime patterns reflects a growing emphasis on property-related offences, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour contributing significantly to the increase. However, the rate of public order offences fell by 20.3%, suggesting some localised reductions in specific categories. When scaled to the district's population of 124,937, the 1051 reported crimes highlight the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where property crime rates are high relative to national averages.