Bassetlaw Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bassetlaw's overall crime rate in October 2025 stood at 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, marking a 1.3% increase above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This slight deviation from the national benchmark reflects local dynamics shaped by seasonal factors and community-specific patterns. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 28.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.2%) and criminal damage and arson (11.3%). The rate of violence and sexual offences decreased by 12.6% compared to the previous month, a trend likely influenced by the transition into darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, which may have prompted increased community vigilance or police presence. The area's crime profile suggests a balance between persistent issues like anti-social behaviour and seasonal fluctuations in violent crime. While property crimes remained a significant concern, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both above UK averages, the reduction in violent crime offers a positive note for residents. The seasonal context of October, including shorter daylight hours and Halloween-related activities, may have contributed to shifts in crime patterns, though these connections remain speculative without further data. Overall, Bassetlaw's crime picture illustrates a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with targeted efforts to address specific categories showing early promise.

October 2025 saw several significant shifts in Bassetlaw's crime profile. The most striking improvement was a 12.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 318 to 278 incidents—a reduction that may reflect heightened community engagement during the Halloween period or adjustments in policing strategies. Conversely, bicycle theft surged by 75%, rising from 4 to 7 cases, a spike that could be linked to increased cycling activity in the colder months or vulnerabilities in local bike storage. Robbery also increased by 42.9%, with incidents rising from 7 to 10, indicating targeted criminal activity in high-traffic areas. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 35.8%, from 81 to 110 cases, a concerning trend that may be tied to seasonal maintenance neglect or increased vandalism during the autumn. Anti-social behaviour remained slightly above the UK average (1.3 vs 1.3 per 1,000), while other categories like public order offences (0.3 vs 0.5 per 1,000) were significantly below national levels. For residents, the sharp rise in bicycle theft underscores the importance of securing personal property, particularly as winter approaches. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of specific crime types to address emerging patterns effectively.

Bassetlaw's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 0.3% change from 7.8 per 1,000 in September to the same figure in October. This consistency suggests that broader systemic factors—rather than transient events—continue to shape the area's crime profile. On a daily basis, 31 crimes were reported per day in October, a figure that, while local to Bassetlaw, provides context for residents assessing their monthly risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 128 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is slightly higher than the UK average in comparable areas but not alarmingly so. When viewed through the lens of population, Bassetlaw's 124,937 residents experienced a crime rate that, while marginally above the national benchmark, remains within a typical range for a mixed-rural-and-urban district. The stability in overall rates contrasts with the volatility observed in specific categories, such as the sharp rise in bicycle theft and the decline in violent crime. These variations underscore the importance of distinguishing between aggregate trends and individual crime type dynamics when evaluating safety. For local authorities, the data reinforces the need to maintain targeted interventions for categories like criminal damage and arson, while also capitalizing on the recent reduction in violence and sexual offences to sustain positive momentum.