Worksop Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Worksop's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 11.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 64.7% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national picture underscores the area's distinct challenges in crime management. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (25.9% of total), anti-social behaviour (17.2%), and shoplifting (14.4%)—collectively account for over 57% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.9 per 1,000, were 16% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.9 per 1,000) was 104% above the national rate. Shoplifting, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 181% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the built-up nature of Worksop and the presence of retail hubs. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced footfall—likely contributes to the elevated anti-social behaviour rates, as community engagement and policing efforts may face challenges during this time. The area's position as a built-up area within Bassetlaw, with a mix of urban and rural characteristics, likely shapes these patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct links.

January 2026 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences surged by 70%, rising from 10 to 17 incidents, a jump that may partly reflect post-holiday patterns or local enforcement changes. Other crime also rose sharply, increasing by 47.4% as 19 cases became 28, while criminal damage and arson climbed by 31.3% to 42 incidents. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50%, dropping from 2 to 1, a decline that could align with reduced retail activity during the post-holiday period. Anti-social behaviour remained the second-most common category, though its 104% above UK average rate highlights a persistent challenge. Shoplifting, at 68 cases, was 181% above the UK average, indicating a possible link to retail environments in the area. These shifts underscore the combination of local factors and broader national trends in crime dynamics.

Worksop's crime rate in January 2026 remained stable at 11.2 per 1,000 residents, a 1.8% decrease from the previous month's 11.4. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 reported crimes per day, a figure that reflects the density of the built-up area within Bassetlaw. Over the course of January, one crime was reported for roughly every 90 residents, underscoring the relative frequency of incidents in this population of 42,259. While the UK average crime rate is 6.8 per 1,000, Worksop's rate is higher, but the month-on-month stability indicates that efforts to manage crime may be holding steady. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the elevated rate, the number of crimes per resident remains a local concern rather than an extreme outlier compared to the UK as a whole.