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Crime in Worksop

Recorded crime in Worksop is 1.6 times the Bassetlaw average and 1.5 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 14%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Worksop: about 21,399 residents in 22 neighbourhoods.

Safety
2/10High crime
Living
7.9/10Good
5-year change
−14%fewer crimes
vs the council
1.6×the Bassetlaw average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Bassetlaw 012A: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeBassetlaw 012D: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeBassetlaw 013C: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeBassetlaw 009A: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeBassetlaw 016E: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeBassetlaw 006A: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeBassetlaw 016G: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeBassetlaw 013B: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeBassetlaw 012B: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeBassetlaw 016D: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeBassetlaw 014D: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeBassetlaw 013A: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeBassetlaw 012C: Safety 2 out of 10, high crimeBassetlaw 016F: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeBassetlaw 014C: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeBassetlaw 009B: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeBassetlaw 013D: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeBassetlaw 006E: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeBassetlaw 016C: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeBassetlaw 006D: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeBassetlaw 009C: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeBassetlaw 014E: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Worksop.

Crime over 5 years

Down 14% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Worksop, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 3,661 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20223,661Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 3,197 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20233,197Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 3,106 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20243,106Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 3,210 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20253,210Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 3,166 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20263,166

What is recorded

Crime severity: 1.6× the Bassetlaw average (1.5× the England and Wales average). 143 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 57% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 17% of the harm here
  • Other theft: 6% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 35 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.

Crime by type

Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery1.4
Burglary8.5
Violence and sexual offences45.4
Drugs4.0
Possession of weapons1.6
Other crime3.6
Other theft13.5
Theft from the person1.1
Vehicle crime8.5
Criminal damage and arson15.3
Public order11.1
Bicycle theft1.8
Shoplifting27.6

Postcode districts in Worksop

Nearby towns

Council: Bassetlaw

Questions about crime in Worksop

Is Worksop a safe place to live?
Worksop scores 2 out of 10 for safety (high crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 1.6 times the Bassetlaw average.
Is crime going up or down in Worksop?
Down 14% over 5 years, from 3,661 recorded crimes a year to 3,166.
What is the most common crime in Worksop?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 45 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Worksop compare with Bassetlaw?
Crime severity in Worksop is 1.6 times the Bassetlaw average.