Bassetlaw Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bassetlaw's crime profile in August 2025 reveals a nuanced interplay between property and violent crime, with property offences accounting for 38.4% of all reported crimes compared to 33.0% for violent crimes. The overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 6.2% below the UK average, a margin that underscores its relatively safer status compared to the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 33.0% of total crimes, though this rate sits 13% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 16.6%, while shoplifting emerged as a notable outlier, surging 68.3% to 138 incidents and surpassing the UK average by 75%. This spike in shoplifting could be linked to the summer holiday season, which typically sees increased retail activity and transient populations. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month—may also explain the 40.6% decline in criminal damage and arson, due to fewer incidents during warmer weather or reduced opportunities for such crimes. Bassetlaw's crime picture thus reflects a combination of local factors, such as its mixed urban-rural character, and broader seasonal influences, with property crimes slightly dominating the landscape despite a general downward trend in overall rates.

August 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends within Bassetlaw, with property crimes slightly outpacing violent crimes for the first time this year. Shoplifting rose sharply by 68.3%, jumping from 82 to 138 incidents, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 75%. This surge may reflect increased foot traffic during the summer holidays or a shift in retail patterns. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 60%, from 10 to 4, a drop that could indicate improved security measures or seasonal inactivity. Violent crimes, though still the second most common category, remained 13% below the UK average, with 2.5 per 1,000 residents affected. The decline in theft from the person by 50% to three incidents suggests possible improvements in personal safety awareness. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime, with some categories aligning with national trends while others diverge significantly.

Bassetlaw's crime rate in August 2025 dropped by 13.5% compared to July, falling to 7.6 per 1,000 residents from 8.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, though the rate remains slightly below the UK average. Locally, 30 crimes were reported daily on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity within the district. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 132 residents, a measure that reflects the monthly exposure to crime but does not account for population density or geographic spread. This ratio is consistent with Bassetlaw's demographic profile, which includes a mix of urban and rural areas. The drop in overall crime rate may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during holidays or increased community vigilance. The population context further illustrates that while the rate is low compared to national benchmarks, the absolute number of crimes still impacts local communities.