Bassetlaw Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bassetlaw's crime rate in November 2025 reached 7.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 2.7% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors, with the month's calendar—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and the onset of darker evenings—potentially influencing crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 31.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and shoplifting (10.7%). The prominence of violence-related crimes may be partly explained by the area's mix of urban and rural characteristics, where densely populated towns and isolated communities coexist. Anti-social behaviour's elevated rate, 23% above the UK average, could be linked to the social dynamics of Bassetlaw's communities during the late autumn period, when seasonal events and changing weather patterns may contribute to increased public interactions. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 27% above-average rate aligns with the retail activity surge around Black Friday, highlighting the vulnerability of commercial areas to theft. The overall crime rate, while slightly above the national benchmark, suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas where violence and anti-social behaviour are most prevalent. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in retail zones during peak shopping periods and in public spaces during evening hours when visibility is reduced.

November saw a 30% increase in robbery cases, rising from 10 to 13 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the pre-Christmas shopping period and heightened activity during Bonfire Night events. Vehicle crime also increased by 12.1%, with 74 reported incidents compared to 66 in October, likely influenced by darker evenings and increased foot traffic in retail areas. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 57.1%, declining from 7 to 3 cases—a potential result of seasonal changes and reduced outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour remained a significant concern, with 156 incidents reported—23% above the UK average. This category's prevalence may reflect the social dynamics of Bassetlaw's mixed urban-rural environment, where public spaces see varied usage patterns. The 10.7% share of shoplifting cases, which is 27% above the UK average, aligns with the retail-focused nature of certain parts of the district during the Black Friday shopping period.

Bassetlaw's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, a 4.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a temporary moderation in overall criminal activity. above the UK average. On a daily basis, approximately 31 crimes were reported each day in November, highlighting the persistent pace of incidents despite the monthly decrease. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 134 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas where specific crime types have shown recent increases. The population of 124,937 provides a scale for understanding these figures, showing that crime remains a manageable but non-trivial concern for residents.