Bassetlaw Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 124,937, Bassetlaw recorded 962 crimes in January 2026, translating to a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 13.2% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a figure that highlights a consistently higher-than-average burden of crime. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33% of all reported incidents (317 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.2%, 137 cases) and shoplifting (10.4%, 100 cases). These patterns align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to fewer outdoor crimes but higher rates of interpersonal disputes and anti-social activity. The area's crime profile includes a significant overrepresentation of shoplifting (40% above UK average) and anti-social behaviour (18% above UK average), suggesting a combination of local factors such as the presence of retail centres or community dynamics that may amplify these specific types of crime. The violence rate, however, matches the UK average exactly at 2.5 per 1,000, indicating that while the overall crime burden is higher, the violent crime component is in line with national trends.

January 2026 saw a dramatic 100% increase in drug-related offences, with reported cases doubling from 16 to 32 compared to December. This surge, coupled with a 50% rise in bicycle theft (from 4 to 6) and a 25% increase in robbery (from 8 to 10), signals a notable shift in the crime mix. Conversely, burglary rates dropped by 30.5% (from 59 to 41), and theft from the person fell sharply by 75% (from 4 to 1), suggesting possible seasonal or localized interventions. Anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue, with rates 18% above the UK average, while shoplifting (40% above UK average) and criminal damage (46% above UK average) continue to outpace national trends. The sharp rise in drug crimes may reflect post-holiday economic pressures or increased activity in areas with known drug markets from this data alone. For residents, the significant drop in burglary rates offers a tangible example of how crime patterns can fluctuate even within a single month.

Bassetlaw's crime rate in January 2026 (7.7 per 1,000) was marginally lower than the previous month's 7.8 per 1,000, indicating a stable trend over the short term. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 31 crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the ongoing pace of criminal activity in a local framework. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within a community of this size. When compared to the UK average, Bassetlaw's population-scaled crime rate remains significantly elevated, with the 13.2% gap suggesting a structural or environmental factor that may contribute to higher-than-average rates of anti-social behaviour and property crime. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of activity, the monthly exposure metric offers a more comprehensive view of how often residents encounter crime within their own communities, reinforcing the importance of localized crime prevention strategies tailored to the area's specific challenges.