Market Warsop Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2023, Market Warsop recorded 53 crimes across a population of 7,605 residents, translating to a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 people. This figure is 7.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to the national picture. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (17 incidents, 32.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 incidents, 18.9%) and public order offences (6 incidents, 11.3%). The seasonal shift into spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order issues, which often peak during periods of increased social activity and outdoor time. Violence and sexual offences in the area were 20% below the UK average, suggesting local factors—such as the market town’s relatively compact layout or community-focused policing—may contribute to lower rates of serious crime. However, anti-social behaviour and public order offences were both 25% above the UK average, a pattern consistent with smaller urban areas where concentrated populations and limited public space can amplify such incidents. The data highlights a mixed picture: while overall safety is strong, targeted efforts to address anti-social conduct and public disorder may be necessary to align with national benchmarks.

March 2023 saw significant variation in crime categories compared to UK averages, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences standing out as notable concerns. Anti-social behaviour in Market Warsop was 25% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s density and the challenges of managing community interactions in a built-up market town setting. Similarly, public order offences were 25% above the national average, a trend often associated with areas where social events or public gatherings are more frequent. In contrast, violence and sexual offences were 20% below the UK average, a discrepancy that could be linked to the area’s smaller scale and more cohesive community networks. Possession of weapons was 329% above the UK average, an extreme outlier that deserves closer attention, though the small number of incidents (2) means this figure should be interpreted cautiously. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 2 crimes reported per day on average, a rate that, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance in managing local hotspots. The balance between property crimes (32%) and violent crimes (32.1%) also suggests a roughly equal split in the types of incidents encountered, a pattern that differs from larger urban areas where property crime often dominates.

Market Warsop’s crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 equates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day—a daily figure that, when contextualised, appears relatively low compared to the UK average. However, the monthly exposure statistic reveals that over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 143 residents, a ratio that, while not alarmingly high, highlights the direct impact on individuals living in the area. With a population of 7,605, the 53 total crimes recorded mean that each resident had a 1-in-143 chance of being directly affected by crime in March. This figure is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it provides a tangible sense of risk in a community where crime is spread across a manageable population base. The comparison to UK averages further illustrates the area’s unique profile: while the overall rate is lower than the national average, specific categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences are high, a contrast that may reflect the challenges of managing community interactions in a small, built-up area. The absence of a significant spike in property crime—vehicle crime, for example, was 38% below the UK average—suggests that the area’s characteristics, such as its market town layout and potentially lower levels of commercial activity, may contribute to a more balanced crime picture.