Bassetlaw Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 saw Bassetlaw record a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.8% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of factors, including the area’s mix of urban and rural characteristics, where retail hubs and community spaces coexist. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.8% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (14.3%) and anti-social behaviour (11.5%). These patterns align with Bassetlaw’s geography, where high-footfall areas in towns like Worksop likely drive shoplifting, while social dynamics in both urban and rural communities may contribute to violence and anti-social behaviour. The winter season, marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have influenced these trends. Shoplifting rates in Bassetlaw are 72% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 100% below UK average for theft from the person. This divergence suggests that while retail-focused crime is elevated, other forms of theft are comparatively subdued, due to effective local policing or demographic factors such as lower foot traffic in certain areas. The overall crime rate, while above the UK average, remains within a range consistent with similar-sized local authority districts, indicating that Bassetlaw’s crime profile is neither exceptionally high nor low in absolute terms.

February 2026 marked a significant shift in Bassetlaw’s crime profile, with theft from the person surging by 400%—a jump from one reported incident to five. This increase, though numerically small, represents an unusual spike in a category typically low in the area. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 22%, from 100 to 122 incidents, a move that places Bassetlaw’s rate 72% above the UK average. This contrast with the 100% below UK average for theft from the person highlights a striking imbalance: while retail crime is elevated, personal theft is unusually low. Other notable changes include a 66.7% drop in bicycle theft, likely linked to reduced winter cycling activity, and a 59.4% decline in drug-related offences, which may reflect seasonal patterns or temporary shifts in local enforcement priorities. The crime mix also shifted slightly, with property crimes (343) now accounting for 40% of all incidents, compared to violent crimes (306) at 36%, a narrowing gap that could indicate evolving patterns in criminal activity. Residents may find the daily crime count—roughly 31 incidents per day—useful for contextualising risk, though this figure remains below the UK average when considered over a full year.

Bassetlaw’s crime rate in February 2026 (6.9 per 1,000) represented an 11% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.7 per 1,000, suggesting a temporary decline in overall criminal activity. This reduction, however, does not fully offset the 7.8% gap above the UK average, which remains a consistent benchmark for the area. On a daily basis, Bassetlaw recorded an average of 31 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally specific, provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 146 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When compared to the UK average, Bassetlaw’s crime profile exhibits both contrasts and consistencies: for instance, shoplifting is 72% above the UK average, yet anti-social behaviour is 12% below. This duality may reflect the area’s unique mix of urban and rural environments, where retail spaces drive certain crime types while community-focused policing or social cohesion in rural areas mitigates others. The population context further illustrates that, despite the 7.8% above UK average, Bassetlaw’s rate remains within a range typical for similar-sized local authority districts, indicating that the area’s crime picture is neither high nor uniquely low in a national context.