Worksop Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Worksop during February 2026 reveals a combination of violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of total crimes and shoplifting contributing 20.0%. This mix suggests a built-up area with significant retail presence and public spaces that may attract both targeted and opportunistic criminal activity. The overall crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 42.2% above the UK average, a figure that reflects the relative concentration of certain crime types. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.0 per 1,000, are 29% above the UK average, indicating a higher incidence of interpersonal crime than typical for a similar-sized area. Shoplifting, which surged to 1.8 per 1,000 (210% above the UK average), may be influenced by the area’s retail infrastructure and the seasonal context of February—a time of low outdoor activity but potential indoor congestion. Anti-social behaviour, while down from previous months, remains close to the UK average (0.9 per 1,000). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to a shift in criminal focus from outdoor spaces to indoor venues. The overall picture suggests that Worksop’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of local economic factors, demographic patterns, and the built environment, with violent and property crimes forming the core of the area’s challenges.

February 2026 saw a notable 13.2% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 68 to 77. This surge, which places shoplifting 210% above the UK average, may be linked to retail activity during the pre-spring period. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 60.0%, falling from 5 to 2—a stark contrast that could reflect seasonal patterns or improved security measures in local storage areas. Drug-related offences also declined sharply by 58.8%, dropping from 17 to 7, though this reduction is 13% below the UK average for such crimes. The crime mix in Worksop remains heavily skewed towards violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total) and shoplifting (20.0%) dominating the landscape. This balance suggests a focus on retail and public spaces as key crime hotspots, consistent with the area’s built-up character and local economic activity.

Worksop's crime rate in February 2026 fell by 18.3% compared to the previous month, declining from 11.2 to 9.1 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—often sees lower levels of certain crimes. Daily crime counts averaged 14 incidents per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a steady but manageable level of activity. On a population-scaled basis, the monthly exposure figure of one reported crime for every 110 residents provides a clear snapshot of the area’s risk profile. This ratio underscores that while crime remains above the UK average, the rate of occurrence is not alarmingly high for a built-up area. The drop in drug-related offences (58.8%) and bicycle theft (60.0%) suggests potential shifts in criminal activity or improved local measures, though these changes may also reflect natural fluctuations in seasonal demand for certain illicit goods or services. The contrast between this month’s figures and the previous one highlights the volatility of crime trends and the importance of sustained monitoring.