Worksop Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shoplifting dominated the crime picture in Worksop during April 2025, accounting for 26.1% of all reported crimes. This category, at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, was 400% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent issue in retail areas of the town. The overall crime rate of 12.5 per 1,000 residents placed Worksop 62.3% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.1 per 1,000, accounted for 25.0% of all crimes and were 19% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour, at 2.0 per 1,000, contributed 15.7% of reports and was 50% above the national average. The spring season likely influenced these patterns, with increased outdoor activity during Easter and milder weather potentially driving both shoplifting and public order offences. However, the area's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with property crimes making up 47.3% of all incidents. This suggests that the town's retail presence and population density contribute to a higher-than-average concentration of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, even as some categories, like burglary, show slight improvements. The interplay between seasonal factors and local demographics continues to shape Worksop's crime profile in ways that require targeted community engagement and policing strategies.

April 2025 saw a 500% increase in robbery, rising from 1 to 6 incidents, and a 300% jump in theft from the person, from 2 to 8. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, reflect sharp upward trends in violent crime. Shoplifting remained the dominant category, contributing 26.1% of total crimes, far outpacing the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000 (400% above). Anti-social behaviour also showed a significant 50% gap compared to the UK average, while burglary fell by 18.2% to 9 incidents. The contrast between property and violent crime is stark: property crimes accounted for 47.3% of total reports, but violent crimes, though lower in volume, saw a 19% increase over the UK average. This mix suggests that while retail areas face persistent shoplifting challenges, the rise in personal crimes may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during Easter and spring events.

Worksop's crime rate in April 2025 rose to 12.5 per 1,000 residents, a 13.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 11.0 per 1,000. This places the area 62.3% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, 18 crimes were reported across the 30-day period, highlighting a consistent presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the local population of 42,259, this equates to one reported crime for every 80 residents over the course of the month. While the overall rate remains elevated, the reduction in burglary by 18.2% suggests some localized improvements in property crime prevention. However, the surge in violent crimes and shoplifting indicates persistent challenges in addressing specific crime types that affect the area.