Market Warsop Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Market Warsop's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 7.6 per 1,000, placing it 5% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (37.9%), anti-social behaviour (36.2%), and criminal damage and arson (10.3%)—highlight a mix of persistent and emerging issues. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.9 per 1,000, are 4% above the UK average, suggesting that this category remains a significant concern despite the overall rate being lower. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, far exceeds the UK average (111% above), indicating a potential need for targeted community interventions. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour and violence. These patterns align with typical trends in market towns, where social hubs and public spaces can become focal points for disorder during warmer months. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (78% below UK average) and drugs-related offences (52% below) contrast with the higher-than-average anti-social behaviour, suggesting a unique local profile shaped by both community dynamics and environmental factors. While the overall crime rate remains below the UK average, the spikes in specific categories—particularly criminal damage and arson—warrant closer attention as they may signal changes in criminal activity or community engagement.

May 2023 saw dramatic spikes in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson jumping 500% from April (1 to 6 incidents). This surge, combined with a 100% increase in possession of weapons (0 to 2), signals a shift in local criminal activity. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 8.3% (24 to 22).9% of all crimes as violence and sexual offences—2.9 per 1,000, a 4% increase above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour remains a major concern, with 21 incidents (36.2% of total crimes) and an 111% gap above the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and drugs-related offences dropped significantly below UK rates (78% and 52% below respectively). A resident would find the 500% rise in criminal damage particularly noteworthy, as it suggests targeted activity in specific locations. The shift in crime mix—from property to violent offences—raises questions about evolving community dynamics, though the overall rate remains 5% below the UK average.

Market Warsop's crime rate in May 2023 (7.6 per 1,000) marks an 18.5% increase from the previous month's 6.4 per 1,000. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area's safety profile in a broader demographic context. While the overall rate remains 5% below the UK average, the increase from April suggests a need to monitor emerging trends, particularly in categories like criminal damage and arson, which saw dramatic month-on-month spikes. This contrast with the UK's lower rates in vehicle crime and drugs-related offences highlights the unique challenges facing Market Warsop. The population context—7,605 residents—further underscores that even small changes in crime numbers can have measurable impacts on community perceptions of safety.